Lubbock to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

389.2 miles 626.4 km · straight line
467.1 miles estimated 751.7 km · driving distance
9h 24min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Tyler?

The distance from Lubbock to Tyler is 389.2 miles (626.4 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located E of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.1 miles, taking about 9h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 24min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 17min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 56min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Tyler

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Tyler
32.35°N, 95.30°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients