Lufkin, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Lufkin, TX have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 221-mile quick runs to 293-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lufkin, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
512.3 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 12m
Montopolis, TX
Plan Around Lufkin, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lufkin, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lufkin, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lufkin, TX
Driving from Lufkin, TX
On average, trips departing from Lufkin, TX run 257 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 50m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (5h 28m), while the shortest is just 221 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lufkin, TX are San Antonio, TX (293.3 mi, 5h 28m) and Montopolis, TX (220.7 mi, 4h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 257-mile trip from Lufkin, TX, budget about $38 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Lufkin, TX and 3 routes heading into Lufkin, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 221 to 293 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lufkin, TX covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h 28m. Shorter options start at just 221 miles.
The average route from Lufkin, TX runs about 257 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 257-mile trip from Lufkin, TX costs roughly $38 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lufkin, TX include San Antonio, TX and Montopolis, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lufkin, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
34,158
Median Income
$56,722
Median Home Value
$162,600
Median Age
33.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Lufkin, TX
A sampling of people born in Lufkin, TX.
William Delbert Gann
1878–1955
American businessman (1878–1955)
Allan Shivers
1907–1985
politician (1907-1985)
Ken Houston
1944
American football player and coach (born 1944)
Sarah Jaffe
1986
Denton, Texas-based American musician
Fred Reynolds
1960
American professional basketball player
Keddric Mays
1984
American professional basketball player
Dante Hall
1978
American football player (born 1978)
Keke Coutee
1997
American football player (born 1997)
Tedashii
1977
American rapper
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Lufkin, TX.
Angelina River Bridge
structure in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas
Pines Theater
theater and movie theater in Lufkin, Texas, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q975590), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lufkin, TX
Lufkin is a city in Angelina County, in the Piney Woods region of north-east Texas. It has its origins in railroad lines, as it became a stop along the Houston, East and West Texas Railway in 1882 and a depot where cotton could be stored. Not long after, commerce gave way to the timber industry with several sawmills and the Angelina County Lumber Company operating, which in turn saw the addition of foundries and paper mills. Even though much of this industry has subsided, Lufkin still holds on with chicken plants, retirement homes, churches, etc, plus a handful of tourist attractions. One distinction about the area is that it witnessed the demise of the Space Ship Columbia during reentry in 2003, which can be appreciated at the Naranjo Museum.
Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle, ☏ +1 936-633-0399. Daily 10AM-5PM. Pleasant small zoo with shady areas and typical zoo-type members but including white rhinos, hippos, and jaguars. A notable feature is a cadre of free-roaming peacocks, plus a miniature train ride around the park (surcharge). Also there's a food concession. $8 Adults, $2 Train Ride. Ellen Trout Park (adjacent to the zoo). One notable feature that might strike you about this place is that live alligators inhabit the pond. Lufkin Azalea Trail. Naranjo Museum-Natural History, 5104 S First St, ☏ +1 936-639-3466. M-Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 1PM-6PM. Dinosaur replicas, weaponry of the ages, gems and fossils, even artifacts from the Space Shuttle Columbia, or at least a display thereof. $7.50 Adults, $5 Youth ages 4-18. Texas Forestry Museum, 1905 Atkinson Dr, ☏ +1 936-632-9535. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Forestry museum that is neat as a pin with emphasis on the logging side of things, with a train, old-timey vehicles and equipment displayed outside. Free, but donations accepted. National Forests. Angelina and Crockett National Forests in the vicinity.
Courtyard by Marriott Lufkin, 2130 South 1st St, ☏ +1 936-632-0777.
Travel tips adapted from Lufkin on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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