Bloomington, Illinois to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

637 miles 1025.1 km · straight line
764.3 miles estimated 1230.1 km · driving distance
15h 23min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Longview, Texas is 637 miles (1025.1 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located SSW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 764.3 miles, taking about 15h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Longview, Texas in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Longview, Texas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Illinois to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 23min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 28min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 0min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients