How far is Hewitt, TX from Longview, TX?

The driving distance from Hewitt, TX to Longview, TX is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.62 mi
03h 23m
Flight
160.79 mi
258.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.79 mi
Kilometers
258.76 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.62 mi
Kilometers
281.02 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longview
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Return by in Hewitt
Thu, Oct 15, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hewitt
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Longview
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hewitt
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Trinidad
TX

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

From Hewitt
87.2 mi
01h 41m
To Longview
87.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hewitt and Longview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hewitt and Longview.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Flint Rock Road

    800 ft · 29 sec · Flint Rock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Spring Valley Road

    1 km · 1 min · East Spring Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35 North

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East State Highway 31

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Royall Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1465 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 31 East

    21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  24. 24

    Continue on West Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  26. 26

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on West Front Street

    29.1 mi · 34 min · West Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 Business North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 259 Business North

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 259 North

    1.1 km · 44 sec · US Highway 259 North

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 31 North

    6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 North

  31. 31

    Continue on East State Highway 31

    2398 ft · 57 sec · East State Highway 31

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Marshall Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West Marshall Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Marshall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hewitt and Longview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 21%
West Front Street
29.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 12%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 7%
Northeast 2nd Street
9.92 mi · 6%
East State Highway 31
9.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Front Street

Continue on West Front Street

29.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
160.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trinidad
01h 41m from Hewitt
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hewitt and Sunny near Longview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hewitt to Longview?

The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trinidad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Hewitt and 87.4 miles from Longview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.65 one way or $47.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hewitt and Sunny near Longview.

Stop Ideas Near Trinidad

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Trinidad, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trinidad.

BUS

Tyler, TX

78 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

81 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

87 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hewitt and Longview. Straight-line distance: 160.79 mi (258.76 km).

Hewitt

#1 Hewitt

City in Texas, United States

Population15,113
Coordinates31.4623900, -97.1958400
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Longview

#2 Longview

The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.

Population81,728
Coordinates32.5007000, -94.7404900
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Hewitt (-97.19584, 31.46239)
End: Longview (-94.74049, 32.5007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.32 L · about $23.65
Round trip
$47.30
12.32 gal · 46.64 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $23.65 $47.30
Mid-grade $4.35 $26.78 $53.56
Premium $4.72 $29.09 $58.19
Diesel $5.78 $35.58 $71.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hewitt and Longview. The current time is 11:49:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.