Longview, TX Road Trips
With 11 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Longview, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 89-mile quick runs to 500-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Longview, TX head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
500.3 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 49m
Garland, TX
Plan Around Longview, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Longview, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Longview, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Longview, TX
Longview, TX to Laredo, TX
Longview, TX to Amarillo, TX
Longview, TX to San Antonio, TX
Longview, TX to Killeen, TX
Longview, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Longview, TX to Frisco, TX
Longview, TX to Arlington, TX
Longview, TX to Irving, TX
Longview, TX to Plano, TX
Longview, TX to McKinney, TX
Longview, TX to Garland, TX
Driving from Longview, TX
The typical drive from Longview, TX covers about 229 miles and takes around 4h 11m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 500 miles (9h 5m), while the shortest is just 89 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Longview, TX include Laredo, TX (500.3 mi, 9h 5m), Amarillo, TX (489.6 mi, 8h 43m), San Antonio, TX (344.6 mi, 6h 26m), Killeen, TX (225.8 mi, 4h 16m), and Fort Worth, TX (162.3 mi, 2h 51m). 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 229-mile trip from Longview, TX, budget about $34 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 11 mapped routes leaving Longview, TX and 3 routes heading into Longview, TX, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 89 to 500 miles.
The longest mapped route from Longview, TX covers 500 miles and takes approximately 9h 5m. Shorter options start at just 89 miles.
The average route from Longview, TX runs about 229 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 11m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 229-mile trip from Longview, TX costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Longview, TX include Laredo, TX, Amarillo, TX, San Antonio, TX and Killeen, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Longview, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
82,765
Median Income
$62,488
Median Home Value
$182,700
Median Age
35.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Longview, TX
Longview is a city in the Piney Woods region of Texas. At one time a major headquarters of the vast East Texas Oil Field, petroleum remains a large part of the city's economy. Founded in 1871, the city earned its name when surveyors for the Southern Pacific Railroad noted what a "long view" they could see from a hill near the center of the new town. Longview is now home to more than 75,000 residents and has grown to be an important center of commerce and industry for the Piney Woods region of Texas.
1 Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N Fredonia St, ☏ +1 903 753-5840. Guns and archeological finds and other pieces of local history. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E Tyler St. Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 10AM-2PM. Paintings and other artworks and performing arts. $5 (free for those under 12). (updated Jan 2022)
There isn't much to do in Longview, but the locals generally find themselves at the Longview Mall, which is on Loop 281 (or 'the loop' as the locals call it), the Books-A-Million bookstore, also on the loop, or one of the many restaurants around town. 1 Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, 706 W. Cotton Street, ☏ +1 903 212-2181. A quiet spot in the Piney Woods with concrete paths and lagoons and an interpretive center. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Fridays In The Park, 219 E Methvin St. Friday concerts and food vendors at Heritage Plaza in season (summer and fall). (updated Jan 2022)
Butcher Shop, 102 Lehigh St, ☏ +1 903 758-6066. Despite what the name suggests, this local hangout is actually a bakery and burger joint. Try their chili or a hickory burger.
Days Inn Longview South, 112 South Access Rd, ☏ +1 903-758-0959. (updated Jun 2017)
Longview is easily accessed by auto, lying just north of Interstate 20 and along US Highway 80, and Texas Highway 31. There is a bus station downtown, which is serviced by Greyhound Lines. The city does have a small airport, East Texas Regional Airport, which is mainly a private airfield. However, American Airlines' commuter line, American Eagle, operates daily flights to and from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Longview has a bus system called COLT (City of Longview Transportation). The COLT buses have stops throughout the city making it relatively easy to get around if you are not in a hurry and know where you need to go. Several major highways traverse the city; Historic US Route 80 bisects Longview and serves as its "main drag". Longview also has an outer beltway, Texas State Highway Loop 281, which forms a three-quarter loop around the city.
Travel tips adapted from Longview (Texas) 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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