How far is Longview, TX from Gladewater, TX?

The driving distance from Longview, TX to Gladewater, TX is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.19 mi
00h 15m
Flight
12.04 mi
19.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.04 mi
Kilometers
19.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.19 mi
Kilometers
19.62 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gladewater
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Longview
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Gladewater
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Longview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
White Oak
TX

City in Texas

From Longview
6.1 mi
00h 07m
To Gladewater
6.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Marshall Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · West Marshall Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East US Highway 80

    4.7 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 80

  3. 3

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Upshur Avenue

    925 ft · 16 sec · East Upshur Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Marshall Avenue
5.34 mi · 44%
East US Highway 80
4.74 mi · 39%
East Broadway Avenue
1.94 mi · 16%
East Upshur Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

West Marshall Avenue

Start on West Marshall Avenue

5.34 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.1 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Oak
00h 07m from Longview
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Longview and 6.1 miles from Gladewater.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longview and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladewater.

Stop Ideas Near White Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Oak, 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 White Oak.

RAIL

Longview

13 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

46 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Tyler, TX

46 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Gladewater. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.38 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.

Population81,728
Coordinates32.5007000, -94.7404900
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Gladewater

#2 Gladewater

City in Gregg County, Texas, United States

Population6,352
Coordinates32.5365300, -94.9427200
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Longview (-94.74049, 32.5007)
End: Gladewater (-94.94272, 32.53653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.25
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.62 $3.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.59 $1.97 $3.95
Diesel $3.99 $1.72 $3.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Longview and Gladewater. The current time is 22:46:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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