Distance from San Francisco to Lubbock by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Lubbock (TX) is 1188 miles or 1911 kilometers or 1032 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Lubbock is 1405 miles (2262 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 217 miles or 351 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Lubbock is 1188 miles or 1911 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Lubbock, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Lubbock?

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX is 2 hours 43 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Lubbock Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lubbock, Texas is 1405 miles or 2262 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX is 1405 miles or 2262 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Lubbock, Texas.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lubbock, Texas is approximately 1405 miles (2262 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 25 to 26 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Lubbock, TX?
The total driving time is 25 hours, 4 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Lubbock take?
San Francisco and Lubbock are 25 hours 4 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 San Francisco and Lubbock

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Lubbock (TX) is 1 Hours.
Lubbock time is 1 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Lubbock
2025-12-19, 19:13:27 PST2025-12-19, 20:13:27 MST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Lubbock Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1405 mi 2262 km 1220.1 nmi
Straight line distance 1188 mi 1911 km 1032 nmi
Difference 217 mi 351 km 188 nmi

San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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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 San Francisco, CA and Lubbock, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 47 hours 7 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 35 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 31 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 28 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 25 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 23 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 20 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 40 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 37 minutes