Distance from Houston to Lubbock by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Lubbock (TX) is 462 miles or 743 kilometers or 401 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Lubbock is 531 miles (856 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 69 miles or 113 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Lubbock is 462 miles or 743 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Lubbock, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Lubbock?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX is 1 hours 3 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Lubbock Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Lubbock, TX
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Lubbock, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Lubbock, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Lubbock, Texas is 531 miles or 856 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX is 531 miles or 856 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Lubbock, Texas.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Lubbock, Texas is approximately 531 miles (856 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Lubbock, TX?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 42 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Lubbock take?
Houston and Lubbock are 9 hours 42 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Lubbock

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Lubbock (TX) is 1 Hours.
Lubbock time is 1 Hours behind Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Lubbock
2025-12-21, 14:06:55 CST2025-12-21, 13:06:55 MST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Lubbock Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Lubbock, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 531 mi 856 km 461.12 nmi
Straight line distance 462 mi 743 km 401 nmi
Difference 69 mi 113 km 60 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Lubbock Details

Lubbock is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 34' 40.3'' Longitude: W 101° 51' 18.6''
Latitude33.57786
Longitude-101.85517
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Lubbock

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Lubbock, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 17 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 22 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 55 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 8 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 41 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 17 minutes