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

944 miles 1519.3 km · straight line
1112.4 miles actual route 1790.2 km · driving distance
19h 53min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
84° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Long Beach, California to Plainview, Texas is 944 miles (1519.3 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, Texas is located E of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1112.4 miles, taking about 19h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California and Plainview, 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 Plainview, 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 Plainview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 53min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 52min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~25h 51min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Plainview, Texas

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
Plainview, Texas
34.18°N, 101.71°W
America/Chicago
1025m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 315 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