Lubbock to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1426.2 miles 2295.3 km · straight line
1629 miles actual route 2621.7 km · driving distance
29h 37min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Washington DC?

The distance from Lubbock to Washington DC is 1426.2 miles (2295.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1629 miles, taking about 29h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Lubbock in Texas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 37min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 32min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~38h 30min $195–$570* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 475 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM