Lubbock to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

737.5 miles 1186.9 km · straight line
885 miles estimated 1424.3 km · driving distance
17h 48min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from St. Louis?

The distance from Lubbock to St. Louis is 737.5 miles (1186.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 885 miles, taking about 17h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 48min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 22min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 8min $106–$310* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients