Lubbock to Pomona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

912.2 miles 1468.1 km · straight line
1094.7 miles estimated 1761.7 km · driving distance
22h 1min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Pomona?

The distance from Lubbock to Pomona is 912.2 miles (1468.1 km) as the crow flies. Pomona is located W of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1094.7 miles, taking about 22h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Pomona 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 Pomona. 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 Pomona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 1min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 25min $88–$164* Budget
Train ~28h 37min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Pomona

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Pomona
34.06°N, 117.75°W
America/Los_Angeles
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients