Charlotte to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1201 miles 1932.8 km · straight line
1371.9 miles actual route 2207.9 km · driving distance
24h 43min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Lubbock?

The distance from Charlotte to Lubbock is 1201 miles (1932.8 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located W of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1371.9 miles, taking about 24h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte and Lubbock. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 43min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 40min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~32h 8min $165–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 400 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM