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Cities Near Longview

Cities near Longview, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tyler, Shreveport, Rowlett. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Longview, Texas is Tyler, about 34 mi (55 km) away — roughly 1 hr 1 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Tyler34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Shreveport58 mi / 93 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip
Rowlett110 mi / 176 km2 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Mesquite110 mi / 177 km2 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
McKinney119 mi / 192 km2 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Plano119 mi / 192 km2 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Dallas122 mi / 196 km2 hr 50 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
DeSoto123 mi / 199 km2 hr 52 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Carrollton129 mi / 207 km3 hrDrive/railWeekend getaway
Frisco129 mi / 208 km3 hrDrive/railWeekend getaway

Day trips from Longview

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tyler, Shreveport. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Longview

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Rowlett, Mesquite, McKinney, Plano, Dallas. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Longview include Tyler, Shreveport, Rowlett, Mesquite, McKinney. The closest is Tyler, about 34 miles (55 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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