Iowa City to Longview, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657 miles 1057.4 km · straight line
788.5 miles estimated 1268.9 km · driving distance
15h 52min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Iowa City from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Iowa City to Longview, Texas is 657 miles (1057.4 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located SSW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.5 miles, taking about 15h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 52min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 2min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 38min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Iowa City & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients