How far is Dallas, TX from Longview, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Longview, TX is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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 Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Longview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Longview.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1797 ft · 59 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East
2136 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
89.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 31 East: Downtown Longview
2033 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 31 North
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 North
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Continue on East State Highway 31
2223 ft · 50 sec · East State Highway 31
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Turn straight
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Marshall Avenue
3157 ft · 57 sec · West Marshall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Marshall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Longview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
89.7 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Longview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Longview?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Dallas and 64.2 miles from Longview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Longview.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Longview. Straight-line distance: 121.78 mi (195.99 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longview
The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.
| Population | 81,728 |
| Coordinates | 32.5007000, -94.7404900 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview (-94.74049, 32.5007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.09 | $36.18 |
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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