Hobbs to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501.3 miles 806.7 km · straight line
601.5 miles estimated 968 km · driving distance
12h 6min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Hobbs from Lufkin?

The distance from Hobbs to Lufkin is 501.3 miles (806.7 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located E of Hobbs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 601.5 miles, taking about 12h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Hobbs in New Mexico 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hobbs 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 Hobbs to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 6min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 31min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 44min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hobbs & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Hobbs
32.70°N, 103.14°W
America/Denver
1104m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients