Atlanta to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

624.6 miles 1005.2 km · straight line
711 miles actual route 1144.2 km · driving distance
13h 6min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lufkin?

The distance from Atlanta to Lufkin is 624.6 miles (1005.2 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located WSW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 711 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 6min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 43min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 2min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM