Lubbock to Van Buren: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.1 miles 718 km · straight line
535.4 miles estimated 861.6 km · driving distance
10h 46min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Van Buren?

The distance from Lubbock to Van Buren is 446.1 miles (718 km) as the crow flies. Van Buren is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.4 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Van Buren in Arkansas.

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 Van Buren. 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 Van Buren

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 46min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 55min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 14min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Van Buren

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Van Buren
35.44°N, 94.35°W
America/Chicago
126m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients