How far is El Paso, TX from Longview, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Longview, TX is about 763.5 miles (1228.7 km), with a travel time of about 12h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 688.9 miles (1108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Longview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Longview.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
22 mi · 24 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
109.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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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
2398 ft · 57 sec · East State Highway 31
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Turn right onto West Marshall Avenue
1 km · 60 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 El Paso and Longview.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving El Paso 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 El Paso to Longview?
The road trip is about 763.5 miles (1228.7 km) and usually takes 12h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 381.3 miles from El Paso and 382.2 miles from Longview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 688.9 miles (1108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $101.81 one way or $203.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 239.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Longview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near Longview.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Longview. Straight-line distance: 688.86 mi (1108.61 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| 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: 1229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 31m |
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 | $101.81 | $203.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $114.55 | $229.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $123.68 | $247.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $107.57 | $215.14 |
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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