Gainesville, Georgia to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.5 miles 1032.4 km · straight line
769.8 miles estimated 1238.9 km · driving distance
15h 29min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Georgia from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Gainesville, Georgia to Longview, Texas is 641.5 miles (1032.4 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located W of Gainesville, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.8 miles, taking about 15h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Georgia 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 Gainesville, Georgia to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 29min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 35min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 8min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Georgia & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients