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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City in Gregg County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview and Tatum.
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Start on West Marshall Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · West Marshall Avenue
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Turn right onto North High Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · North High Street
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Continue on Estes Parkway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Estes Parkway
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hill Street
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
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Estes Parkway
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11.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
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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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeport.
Longview
Marshall
Tyler, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Tatum. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.39 km).
#1 Longview
The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.
| Population | 81,728 |
| Coordinates | 32.5007000, -94.7404900 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tatum
City in Rusk County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,417 |
| Coordinates | 32.3159900, -94.5165900 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tatum (-94.51659, 32.31599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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