Lubbock to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lubbock from New River Gorge?
The distance from Lubbock to New River Gorge is 1201.5 miles (1933.7 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1441.8 miles, taking about 29h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and New River Gorge in West Virginia.
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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 401 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator