Lubbock to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lubbock from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Lubbock to Pittsburgh is 1291.6 miles (2078.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1549.9 miles, taking about 31h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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.