How far is Fort Worth, TX from Longview, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Longview, TX is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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 50m.
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 Fort Worth and Longview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Longview.
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Start on South Freeway
53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
573 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 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 Fort Worth 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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
109 mi · 01h 51m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Longview?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Wills Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Fort Worth and 81.3 miles from Longview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Mostly Cloudy near Longview.
Stop Ideas Near Wills Point
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 Wills Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Longview. Straight-line distance: 150.97 mi (242.97 km).
#1 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.36 | $48.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
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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