Blythe to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

732.8 miles 1179.4 km · straight line
879.4 miles estimated 1415.3 km · driving distance
17h 41min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Blythe from Lubbock?

The distance from Blythe to Lubbock is 732.8 miles (1179.4 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located E of Blythe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.4 miles, taking about 17h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Blythe in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Blythe 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 Blythe to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 41min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 13min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 59min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blythe & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Blythe
33.61°N, 114.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m 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 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients