La Porte, Texas to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

116.8 miles 188 km · straight line
146 miles estimated 235 km · driving distance
2h 56min estimated drive time
$14 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is La Porte, Texas from Lufkin?

The distance from La Porte, Texas to Lufkin is 116.8 miles (188 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located N of La Porte, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 146 miles, taking about 2h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for La Porte, Texas 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 La Porte, Texas to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 56min $14 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 31min $12–$22* Budget
Train ~2h 47min $18–$51* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Porte, Texas & Lufkin

Quick Facts

La Porte, Texas
29.67°N, 95.02°W
America/Chicago
6m 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 39 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 213.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients