Gainesville, Georgia to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Lufkin?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Lufkin is 665 miles (1070.2 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located WSW of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798 miles, taking about 16h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia 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 Gainesville, Georgia 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.