Louisville to Lufkin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

697.4 miles 1122.4 km · straight line
829.2 miles actual route 1334.4 km · driving distance
15h 1min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Lufkin?

The distance from Louisville to Lufkin is 697.4 miles (1122.4 km) as the crow flies. Lufkin is located SW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 829.2 miles, taking about 15h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville and Lufkin. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Louisville to Lufkin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 1min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 1min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~19h 31min $100–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Lufkin

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM