Lubbock to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1473.5 miles 2371.4 km · straight line
1683.7 miles actual route 2709.7 km · driving distance
30h 41min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Lubbock to Virginia Beach is 1473.5 miles (2371.4 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1683.7 miles, taking about 30h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 41min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 49min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~39h 53min $202–$589* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 491 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM