Kennewick to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1260.1 miles 2028 km · straight line
1512.2 miles estimated 2433.6 km · driving distance
30h 25min estimated drive time
$146 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Kennewick from Lubbock?

The distance from Kennewick to Lubbock is 1260.1 miles (2028 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located SE of Kennewick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1512.2 miles, taking about 30h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Kennewick in Washington 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 Kennewick 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 Kennewick to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 25min $146 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 30min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~39h 33min $181–$529* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kennewick & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Kennewick
46.21°N, 119.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
124m 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 420 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients