Columbia, Tennessee to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.6 miles 857.1 km · straight line
639.1 miles estimated 1028.5 km · driving distance
12h 51min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Lufkin?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Lufkin is 532.6 miles (857.1 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located WSW of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639.1 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Columbia, Tennessee and Lufkin. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Tennessee to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 51min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 25min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 42min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients