Huntsville, Alabama to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526.5 miles 847.3 km · straight line
631.8 miles estimated 1016.8 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Lufkin?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Lufkin is 526.5 miles (847.3 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located WSW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.8 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 32min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients