Charleston, South Carolina to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

861.2 miles 1385.9 km · straight line
1033.4 miles estimated 1663.1 km · driving distance
20h 47min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Longview, Texas is 861.2 miles (1385.9 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located W of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1033.4 miles, taking about 20h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 47min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 56min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~27h 1min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients