Great Bend to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.1 miles 600.4 km · straight line
447.7 miles estimated 720.5 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Great Bend from Lubbock?

The distance from Great Bend to Lubbock is 373.1 miles (600.4 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located SSW of Great Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.7 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Great Bend in Kansas and Lubbock in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Great Bend 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 Great Bend to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Bend & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Great Bend
38.36°N, 98.76°W
America/Chicago
564m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients