Lufkin to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

398.5 miles 641.3 km · straight line
478.2 miles estimated 769.6 km · driving distance
9h 37min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Lufkin from Mobile?

The distance from Lufkin to Mobile is 398.5 miles (641.3 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located E of Lufkin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.2 miles, taking about 9h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Lufkin in Texas and Mobile in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lufkin and Mobile. 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 Lufkin to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 37min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 32min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 8min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lufkin & Mobile

Quick Facts

Lufkin
31.34°N, 94.73°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients