Lubbock to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.7 miles 924.9 km · straight line
725.5 miles actual route 1167.5 km · driving distance
13h 24min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Mesa?

The distance from Lubbock to Mesa is 574.7 miles (924.9 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 725.5 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Lubbock and Mesa. 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 Lubbock to Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 24min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 5min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~17h 25min $87–$254* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM