Chowchilla to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1063.8 miles 1712.1 km · straight line
1276.6 miles estimated 2054.5 km · driving distance
25h 41min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Chowchilla from Lubbock?

The distance from Chowchilla to Lubbock is 1063.8 miles (1712.1 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located E of Chowchilla. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1276.6 miles, taking about 25h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla 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 Chowchilla to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 41min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 49min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~33h 23min $153–$447* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chowchilla & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Chowchilla
37.12°N, 120.26°W
America/Los_Angeles
73m 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 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients