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.

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#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
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#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

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 11:46:42.

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 December 12, 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.

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