Gadsden to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

539.7 miles 868.6 km · straight line
647.7 miles estimated 1042.3 km · driving distance
13h 2min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gadsden from Lufkin?

The distance from Gadsden to Lufkin is 539.7 miles (868.6 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located WSW of Gadsden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.7 miles, taking about 13h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Gadsden in Alabama 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 2min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 38min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 57min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gadsden & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Gadsden
34.01°N, 86.01°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients