Las Cruces to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

710.2 miles 1142.9 km · straight line
852.2 miles estimated 1371.5 km · driving distance
17h 9min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Lufkin?

The distance from Las Cruces to Lufkin is 710.2 miles (1142.9 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located E of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 852.2 miles, taking about 17h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces 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. 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 9min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 35min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 18min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m 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 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients