Lubbock to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1324.8 miles 2132 km · straight line
1508 miles actual route 2426.9 km · driving distance
27h 35min estimated drive time
$145 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Raleigh?

The distance from Lubbock to Raleigh is 1324.8 miles (2132 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1508 miles, taking about 27h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 35min $145 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 6min $121–$226* Budget
Train ~35h 52min $181–$528* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 442 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM