Long Beach, California to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

942.1 miles 1516.1 km · straight line
1114.8 miles actual route 1794.1 km · driving distance
19h 20min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Midland, Texas is 942.1 miles (1516.1 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1114.8 miles, taking about 19h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Midland, 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Long Beach, California and Midland, 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 Long Beach, California to Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 20min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 12min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~25h 8min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM