Longview, WA Road Trips
Sitting in the Pacific Coast, Longview, WA is a convenient base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 293 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Longview, WA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
375.4 mi
Spokane Valley, WA
Quickest Drive
4h 22m
Bellingham, WA
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Trips from Longview, WA
Driving from Longview, WA
On average, trips departing from Longview, WA run 293 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 40m. 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 375 miles (7h 10m), while the shortest is just 217 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Longview, WA include Spokane Valley, WA (375.4 mi, 7h 10m), Spokane, WA (366.8 mi, 7h 1m), Kennewick, WA (254.3 mi, 4h 52m), Pasco, WA (252.1 mi, 4h 57m), and Bellingham, WA (216.6 mi, 4h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 293-mile trip from Longview, WA, budget about $60 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. 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 5 mapped routes leaving Longview, WA and 0 routes heading into Longview, WA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 217 to 375 miles.
The longest mapped route from Longview, WA covers 375 miles and takes approximately 7h 10m. Shorter options start at just 217 miles.
The average route from Longview, WA runs about 293 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 293-mile trip from Longview, WA costs roughly $60 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, WA include Spokane Valley, WA, Spokane, WA, Kennewick, WA and Pasco, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Longview, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
37,836
Median Income
$60,844
Median Home Value
$339,000
Median Age
39.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Longview, WA at a Glance
Founded
1850
Elevation
20 ft
Area
6 mi²
Notable People from Longview, WA
A sampling of people born in Longview, WA.
David Korten
1937
writer, economic adviser, sustainability advocate
Jeff Stork
1960
volleyball player
Charles Peterson
1964
American photographer
Loren L. Coleman
1968
American writer
Jeff Bailey
1978
American baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Longview, WA.
Lewis and Clark Bridge
historic bridge in Washington state and Oregon, USA
Longview Community Church-Saint Helen's Addition
church in Longiew, Washington, U.S.
R. A. Long High School
high school in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington
Longview Women's Clubhouse
women's club building in Longview, Washingon
City data from Wikidata (Q983801), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Longview, WA
Longview, the City of Trees, is a city in Southwest Washington State along the Columbia River, and across the Cowlitz River from Kelso. It was established in 1923 by R. A. Long, who intended it to become the "Chicago of the West".
2 Lake Sacajawea. 3 Nutty Narrows Bridge (the squirrel bridge) (Hangs over Olympia Way northwest of 18th Ave). This 60 ft (18 m) squirrel bridge was proposed after local tenants noticed that several squirrels had died while crossing the street in search of nuts. The proposal garnered national attention and was quickly approved by the city council. It was installed on March 19, 1963, and saw use by squirrels the following day.
Fall colors. Driving through Longview in the fall is a pleasure for the eyes that is more typical to New England than the Pacific Northwest. Where much of Washington state is covered with evergreen trees, the City of Longview has planted hundreds of deciduous trees all around town. Every fall the area between the civic circle and RA Long is covered in leaves of every imaginable color.
Longview loves its coffee. 1 Guse's Gourmet Coffee, 1208 Commerce Ave (Commerce Ave & Hemlock St), ☏ +1 360 425-8940. M-F 8AM-4PM, Sa 9AM-3PM. A great places to hang out and grab a drink whether it's coffee, smoothies, hot chocolates, or tea. (updated Sep 2020)
1 Quality Inn & Suites Longview Kelso, 723 7th Ave, ☏ +1 360-762-6473. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Indoor pool/hot tub, continental breakfast, and WiFi included. (updated Sep 2020) See the Kelso article, under Sleep, for additional listings of accommodations near the Three Rivers Mall off of Allen St & I-5 (Exit #39).
Interstate 5 (I-5): Longview is located just west of I-5, from two exits: Exit #36B (SR-432 Talley Way) goes to 3rd Ave, then around town as Industrial Ave to SR-4 west of town. To go to the city center, go past 3rd Ave and follow signs onto Tennant Way. Exit 39 (Allen St/SR-4) through Kelso along Allen St. & US Highway 30 crosses the Columbia River on the Lewis & Clark Bridge from Rainier, OR into town as Oregon Way. From its intersection with Tennant Way the same road goes into downtown as 15th Ave. Drivers can circumvent the town along Industrial Way (SR-432) to reach SR-4 or I-5 without going through town. 1st Ave & Westside Highway runs alongside the Cowlitz River and up to US Hwy 12 south Napavine through Castle Rock. It parallels along the westside of I-5 between Longview and US Hwy 12. Ocean Beach Highway (SR-4) goes through town from I-5 as Allen St which becomes Catlin St once it reaches Washington Way. Going west from Washington Way the road becomes Ocean Beach Hwy which connects Longview/Kelso to the coast (Long Beach & Astoria) along the Washington side of the Columbia River. Washington Way Local boulevard that connects Ocean Beach Hwy (SR-4)/Catlin in West Kelso into downtown Longview. 1 Kelso Station. (updated Sep 2022) in the neighboring town of Kelso, which is a stop for Amtrak, ☏ +1 215-856-7924, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245.
Major streets radiate like wheel spokes from the 1 RA Long Square (Central Park) in the city center.
Travel tips adapted from Longview (Washington) 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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