Kansas City to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556 miles 894.8 km · straight line
698.9 miles actual route 1124.7 km · driving distance
12h 11min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Lubbock?

The distance from Kansas City to Lubbock is 556 miles (894.8 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located SW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.9 miles, taking about 12h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 11min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 37min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~15h 50min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM