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

785.4 miles 1264 km · straight line
869 miles actual route 1398.6 km · driving distance
16h 13min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Longview, Texas?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Longview, Texas is 785.4 miles (1264 km) as the crow flies. Longview, Texas is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869 miles, taking about 16h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, Florida and Longview, Texas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Longview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 13min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 28min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~21h 5min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Longview, Texas

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM