Los Angeles to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

940.4 miles 1513.4 km · straight line
1107.8 miles actual route 1782.8 km · driving distance
19h 24min estimated drive time
$107 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Lubbock?

The distance from Los Angeles to Lubbock is 940.4 miles (1513.4 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1107.8 miles, taking about 19h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 24min $107 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 17min $89–$166* Budget
Train ~25h 13min $133–$388* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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