Lubbock to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1263.8 miles 2033.9 km · straight line
1516.6 miles estimated 2440.7 km · driving distance
30h 31min estimated drive time
$146 - $180 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Lubbock to Tri-Cities is 1263.8 miles (2033.9 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1516.6 miles, taking about 30h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 31min $146 - $180 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 37min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~39h 40min $182–$531* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 421 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients