How far is Garland, TX from Lufkin, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Lufkin, TX is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gregg County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Lufkin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Lufkin.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Upshur Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1758 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 135
11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135
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Keep slight left
15 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
68 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
556 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 59
1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on Stallings Drive
2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
919 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on South US Highway 59
13.5 mi · 14 min · South US Highway 59
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 Business, Loop 287 West: Lufkin
852 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Timberland Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Timberland Drive
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Turn right onto Hoskins Avenue
123 m · 9 sec · Hoskins Avenue
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Continue on North First Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North First Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South First Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Lufkin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South US Highway 271
Continue straight
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lufkin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Lufkin?
The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gladewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Garland and 86.9 miles from Lufkin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.20 one way or $46.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lufkin.
Stop Ideas Near Gladewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gladewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Lufkin. Straight-line distance: 150.55 mi (242.28 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lufkin
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 34,955 |
| Coordinates | 31.3382400, -94.7291000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lufkin (-94.7291, 31.33824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $23.20 | $46.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.11 | $52.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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