How far is Houston, TX from Lubbock, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houston and Lubbock is 463.72 miles (746.29 km).
Flight distance from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX is 463.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 05 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 58 minutes to travel from Houston to Lubbock with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Lubbock, Texas is: 539.51 miles (868.26 km) by car.
Driving from Houston to Lubbock will take approximately 08 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area. It is located in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. Lubbock is known for its agricultural industry, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Lubbock Children's Museum and the Buddy Holly Center.
| Population | 262611 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°34'40"N 101°51'19"W |
| Latitude | 33.5778600 |
| Longitude | -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lubbock: 19th Street (-101.855168,33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houston and Lubbock
The distance between Houston and Lubbock is 868 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Houston and Lubbock. The current time is 06:57:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 72.07 liters (19.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houston and Lubbock.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houston to Lubbock is $57.51 (diesel $76.02).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $57.51 | $65.58 | $71.91 | $76.02 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houston and Lubbock (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
