Little Rock to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.6 miles 889.3 km · straight line
663.1 miles estimated 1067.2 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Lubbock?

The distance from Little Rock to Lubbock is 552.6 miles (889.3 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located W of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663.1 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients