Lubbock to McAlester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lubbock from McAlester?

The distance from Lubbock to McAlester is 359.8 miles (579.1 km) as the crow flies. McAlester is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.8 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and McAlester in Oklahoma.

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 Lubbock and McAlester. 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.