Lubbock to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1438.7 miles 2315.4 km · straight line
1738.7 miles actual route 2798.2 km · driving distance
32h 1min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Seattle?

The distance from Lubbock to Seattle is 1438.7 miles (2315.4 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1738.7 miles, taking about 32h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 1min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 25min $139–$261* Budget
Train ~41h 37min $209–$609* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Seattle

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 480 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM