Columbus, Ohio to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

831.8 miles 1338.6 km · straight line
954.7 miles actual route 1536.5 km · driving distance
17h 33min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Longview, Texas is 831.8 miles (1338.6 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located SW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 954.7 miles, taking about 17h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio and Longview, Texas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 33min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 4min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~22h 49min $115–$334* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM