How far is Lubbock, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lubbock and Houston is 463.72 miles (746.29 km).
Flight distance from Lubbock, TX to Houston, TX is 463.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 03 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 57 minutes to travel from Lubbock to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lubbock, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 524.46 miles (844.04 km) by car.
Driving from Lubbock to Houston will take approximately 08 hours 14 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lubbock and Houston
The distance between Lubbock and Houston is 844 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 22 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 Lubbock and Houston. The current time is 21:30:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 70.05 liters (18.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lubbock and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lubbock to Houston is $55.91 (diesel $73.9).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $55.91 | $63.76 | $69.9 | $73.9 |
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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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lubbock and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
