Bloomington, Illinois to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

853.6 miles 1373.7 km · straight line
1024.3 miles estimated 1648.4 km · driving distance
20h 36min estimated drive time
$99 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Lubbock?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Lubbock is 853.6 miles (1373.7 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located WSW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1024.3 miles, taking about 20h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Lubbock in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Lubbock. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Illinois to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 36min $99 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 43min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 47min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients