Lubbock to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

553.8 miles 891.2 km · straight line
664.5 miles estimated 1069.4 km · driving distance
13h 22min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from McAllen?

The distance from Lubbock to McAllen is 553.8 miles (891.2 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located SSE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.5 miles, taking about 13h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lubbock and McAllen. 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 Lubbock to McAllen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 22min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 2min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 23min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & McAllen

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
McAllen
26.20°N, 98.23°W
America/Chicago
37m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients