How far is Longview, TX from Tatum, TX?

The driving distance from Longview, TX to Tatum, TX is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
19.92 mi
00h 30m
Flight
18.26 mi
29.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.26 mi
Kilometers
29.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.92 mi
Kilometers
32.06 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tatum
Tue, May 5, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Longview
Tue, May 5, 4:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-05-05T03:26
Arrive Tatum
Tue, May 5, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Lakeport
TX

City in Gregg County, Texas, United States

From Longview
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Tatum
9.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Marshall Avenue

    18 m · 5 sec · West Marshall Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North High Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Estes Parkway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Estes Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Estes Parkway
16.8 mi · 85%
North High Street
3.07 mi · 15%
West Marshall Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Estes Parkway

Continue straight

11.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeport
00h 15m from Longview
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Longview and Mostly Cloudy near Tatum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lakeport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Longview and 9.9 miles from Tatum.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Longview and Mostly Cloudy near Tatum.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeport

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

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

RAIL

Longview

10 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

35 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Tyler, TX

56 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

79 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Tatum. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.39 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.

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

#2 Tatum

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population1,417
Coordinates32.3159900, -94.5165900
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Longview (-94.74049, 32.5007)
End: Tatum (-94.51659, 32.31599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.66 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.4 gal · 5.32 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.98 $5.95
Premium $4.59 $3.21 $6.43
Diesel $3.99 $2.80 $5.59

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Longview and Tatum. The current time is 03:26:34.

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.