Fort Lauderdale to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

982.7 miles 1581.5 km · straight line
1179.2 miles estimated 1897.8 km · driving distance
23h 43min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Longview, Texas is 982.7 miles (1581.5 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1179.2 miles, taking about 23h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 43min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 28min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 50min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m 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 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients