Lufkin to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

340.3 miles 547.7 km · straight line
408.4 miles estimated 657.2 km · driving distance
8h 13min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Lufkin from West Gulfport?

The distance from Lufkin to West Gulfport is 340.3 miles (547.7 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located E of Lufkin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 408.4 miles, taking about 8h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Lufkin in Texas and West Gulfport in Mississippi.

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 West Gulfport. 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 West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 13min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 52min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 48min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lufkin & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

Lufkin
31.34°N, 94.73°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
West Gulfport
30.40°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients