Lubbock to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lubbock from Sacramento?

The distance from Lubbock to Sacramento is 1147.2 miles (1846.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located WNW of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1399 miles, taking about 24h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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.