Transportation & Access

Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, is a vibrant center of history, culture, and commerce in East Texas and the Texas Forest Country. Known as the Garden Capital of Texas, it features scenic beauty, public gardens, and the renowned azalea trails. The city is home to Stephen F. Austin State University and serves as a regional hub for education, healthcare, and agriculture—ranking 13th in the state for agricultural production.

Strategically located on future I-69 (US-59), 120 miles north of Houston, and served by Union Pacific Railroad, Nacogdoches supports a regional economic market of over 300,000 people within a 35-mile radius.

Air Service

The Nacogdoches A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport, located one mile outside Loop 224 off State Highway 7 west, provides a wide range of services for the local and transient flying public. The airport is serviced by runway 18-36, which has an asphalt surface that is 5001 feet in length by 75 feet wide.  It is equipped with a precision instrument approach and can serve aircraft from the smallest single engine to larger corporate jets.

  • City owned
  • 5,001 ft. hard surface, lighted runway
  • Instrument Landing System (ILS)
  • Jet fuel available
Houston - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 120 miles from Nacogdoches on U.S. 59.

Dallas-Fort Worth - DFW Airport is located 200 miles from Nacogdoches.

Longview - East Texas Regional Airport  is located 57 miles from Nacogdoches.

Shreveport Regional Airport is located 95 miles from Nacogdoches.

Rail Service

Union Pacific rail service runs through Nacogdoches and serves several large industries. Nacogdoches is on the line between Houston and Shreveport. Click on the following link for Union Pacific System Map

North-South Connectivity

  • US 59 (Future I-69 Corridor), a dual lane, divided highway running north-south from Houston to Interstate I-20 in Longview, TX.
  • US 259, a dual lane, divided highway connecting Nacogdoches with Interstate I-20 in Kilgore.
  • Future Interstate 69 (I-69) is a developing highway corridor in Texas, forming part of a larger route intended to connect Canada to Mexico. In Texas, I-69 incorporates existing highways that link major cities and communities such as Texarkana, Nacogdoches, Houston, Corpus Christi, Laredo, and Brownsville. As sections are upgraded to interstate standards with controlled access, safety improves, and travel times decrease. I-69 enhances access to jobs, education, healthcare, and commerce for residents across both urban and rural areas. For the most current news:  I-69 Alliance: https://i69texasalliance.com/

    East-west Connectivity

    • Texas highways TX-7 & TX-21 both intersect in Nacogdoches.
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    Highway Loop Around City Of Nacogdoches

    • Loop 224 is a dual lane, divided highway loop that bypasses the downtown business district.

    Miscellaneous

    • Served by eight major freight carriers.
    • Served by four major express delivery carriers.

    Public Transportation

     Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Statewide Planning Map
     Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) I-69 Driven by Texans

    Driving Distances and Times to Selected Locations

    Driving Distances and Times to Selected Locations
     Destination * Distance (miles) Time
     Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 219 3 hr., 37 min.
     Shreveport, LA 105 1 hr., 55 min. 
     Houston, TX 141  2 hr., 32 min.
     Baton Rouge, LA 311 5 hr., 4 min. 
     San Antonio, TX 316 5 hr., 29 min.
     Austin, TX 233 4 hr., 11 min.
     Little Rock, AR 301 4 hr., 56 min.
     Jackson, MS 322 5 hr., 11 min.
     Oklahoma City, OK 388 6 hr., 23 min.
     SOURCE: MapQuest (* From Nacogdoches, TX), Wadley-Donovan GrowthTech, LLC

    Water Port

    The Port of Houston is located 140 miles from the city of Nacogdoches, connected by US-59 highway and Union Pacific railroad.

    Traffic Counts

    To view Traffic Counts for other Texas cities and counties, go to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) webpage and make the following selections:

    • Click on AADT overlay
    • Then zoom in to view Nacogdoches County