Albuquerque to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

735.5 miles 1183.7 km · straight line
818.3 miles actual route 1317 km · driving distance
14h 39min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Lufkin?

The distance from Albuquerque to Lufkin is 735.5 miles (1183.7 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located ESE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.3 miles, taking about 14h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Lufkin in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Lufkin. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 39min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 35min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~19h 3min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Lufkin
31.34°N, 94.73°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM