There are
1,001 mi
from Waterloo, IA to Lubbock, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 4 mins to go from Waterloo, Iowa to Lubbock, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waterloo, IA to Lubbock, TX) is 803.49 mi.
1,001 mi = 1,611.64 kms