Lubbock to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lubbock from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Lubbock to Palm Springs, California is 843.8 miles (1358 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located W of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1012.6 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Palm Springs, California in California.

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 Palm Springs, California. 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.