Lubbock to Olympic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1495.3 miles 2406.5 km · straight line
1794.4 miles estimated 2887.8 km · driving distance
36h 6min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 30min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Olympic?

The distance from Lubbock to Olympic is 1495.3 miles (2406.5 km) as the crow flies. Olympic is located NW of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1794.4 miles, taking about 36h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Olympic in Washington.

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. 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 Olympic. 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 Olympic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 6min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 19min $144–$269* Budget
Train ~46h 56min $215–$628* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Olympic

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 498 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients