Lubbock to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.1 miles 864.3 km · straight line
658.9 miles actual route 1060.4 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Tucson?

The distance from Lubbock to Tucson is 537.1 miles (864.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.9 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Tucson in Arizona.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lubbock and Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~15h 26min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Tucson

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM