How far is Lufkin, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Lufkin, TX to Garland, TX is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gregg County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lufkin and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lufkin and Garland.
-
1
Start on South First Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South First Street
-
2
Turn right onto Hoskins Avenue
123 m · 13 sec · Hoskins Avenue
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Timberland Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Timberland Drive
-
4
Take the ramp straight
1382 ft · 34 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 16 min
-
6
Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
-
7
Continue straight
1527 ft · 42 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
-
9
Continue on North US Highway 59
1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59
-
10
Take the exit left
933 ft · 25 sec
-
11
Continue straight
741 ft · 20 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
-
13
Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
-
14
Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue
-
15
Continue on US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
-
16
Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
-
17
Continue on Kilgore Drive
13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive
-
18
Keep slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
-
19
Turn left onto Houston Street
3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street
-
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North
-
22
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135 North
-
23
Continue on South Tyler Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street
-
24
Continue on South Main Street
1758 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
-
25
Turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue
-
26
Turn right onto FM 2865
4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2865
-
27
Turn right
6.5 mi · 8 min
-
28
Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
-
29
Continue straight
29.8 mi · 34 min
-
30
Turn right onto Burton Road
1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road
-
31
Take the ramp slight left
1244 ft · 30 sec
-
32
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
-
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
-
34
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North
-
35
Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 min
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lufkin and Garland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
FM 2865
Continue straight
29.8 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lufkin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lufkin to Garland?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gladewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Lufkin and 76.2 miles from Garland.
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 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lufkin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
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.
Longview
Tyler, TX
Mineola
Marshall
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lufkin and Garland. Straight-line distance: 150.55 mi (242.28 km).
#1 Lufkin
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 34,955 |
| Coordinates | 31.3382400, -94.7291000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $21.80 | $43.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.