Gastonia to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.9 miles 1330.7 km · straight line
992.2 miles estimated 1596.8 km · driving distance
19h 58min estimated drive time
$95 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gastonia from Lufkin?

The distance from Gastonia to Lufkin is 826.9 miles (1330.7 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located WSW of Gastonia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 992.2 miles, taking about 19h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Gastonia in North Carolina 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. 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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 58min $95 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 58min $79–$149* Budget
Train ~25h 57min $119–$347* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gastonia & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Gastonia
35.26°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
245m 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 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients