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

How far is Fort Myers from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Fort Myers to Longview, Texas is 872 miles (1403.3 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located WNW of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1046.4 miles, taking about 21h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers 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 Myers 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.