Detroit to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

932.7 miles 1501 km · straight line
1090.3 miles actual route 1754.7 km · driving distance
19h 59min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Detroit to Longview, Texas is 932.7 miles (1501 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located SW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1090.3 miles, taking about 19h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 59min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 59min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~25h 59min $131–$382* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM