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

760.1 miles 1223.3 km · straight line
912.2 miles estimated 1468 km · driving distance
18h 21min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Longview, Texas is 760.1 miles (1223.3 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located WNW of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 912.2 miles, taking about 18h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida 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, Florida to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 21min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 1min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 51min $109–$319* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m 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 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients