Long Beach, California to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

938.6 miles 1510.5 km · straight line
1121.6 miles actual route 1805 km · driving distance
19h 44min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Lubbock?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Lubbock is 938.6 miles (1510.5 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1121.6 miles, taking about 19h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 44min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 41min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~25h 39min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM