Las Cruces to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Cruces from Lubbock?

The distance from Las Cruces to Lubbock is 298.5 miles (480.4 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.1 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Cruces 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.