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.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shreveport | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rowlett | 110 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mesquite | 110 mi / 177 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| McKinney | 119 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Plano | 119 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dallas | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| DeSoto | 123 mi / 199 km | 2 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Carrollton | 129 mi / 207 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Frisco | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend 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.