Chattanooga to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

948.6 miles 1526.6 km · straight line
1138.3 miles estimated 1831.9 km · driving distance
22h 54min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Lubbock?

The distance from Chattanooga to Lubbock is 948.6 miles (1526.6 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located W of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1138.3 miles, taking about 22h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 54min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 29min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~29h 46min $137–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients