Brownsville to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

591.1 miles 951.3 km · straight line
709.4 miles estimated 1141.6 km · driving distance
14h 16min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Lubbock?

The distance from Brownsville to Lubbock is 591.1 miles (951.3 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located NNW of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709.4 miles, taking about 14h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 16min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 7min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 33min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients