Lubbock to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

872 miles 1403.3 km · straight line
963.7 miles actual route 1551 km · driving distance
17h 25min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Nashville?

The distance from Lubbock to Nashville is 872 miles (1403.3 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.7 miles, taking about 17h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Nashville in Tennessee.

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 Lubbock and Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 25min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 54min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~22h 39min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM