Lafayette, Louisiana to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

621.4 miles 1000 km · straight line
745.6 miles estimated 1200 km · driving distance
15h 0min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Lubbock?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Lubbock is 621.4 miles (1000 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located WNW of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 745.6 miles, taking about 15h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 0min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 0min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 30min $89–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients