Trip from Longview, TX to Houston, TX

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

210.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Longview, TX to Houston, TX covers 210.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North High Street, Estes Parkway, Gardiner Mitchell Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

105.4 miles from Longview, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 210.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North High Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North High Street	0 mi	0m
Estes Parkway	0 mi	0m
Gardiner Mitchell Parkway	0 mi	0m
TX 322	0 mi	0m
Kilgore Drive	0 mi	0m
Highway 79	0 mi	0m
Route 259	0 mi	0m
North Railroad Avenue	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North High Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Marshall Avenue

2

Turn right onto North High Street

3

Continue on Estes Parkway

4

Turn right onto Gardiner Mitchell Parkway

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Continue on TX 322

6

Continue straight

7

Turn left onto Kilgore Drive

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Continue on Highway 79

9

Turn left onto US Route 259

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Continue on North Railroad Avenue

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Continue on US Route 259

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Continue on US Highway 259

13

Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

14

Continue straight

15

Continue straight

16

Turn left

17

Turn right onto North US Highway 59

18

Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

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Continue on Stallings Drive

20

Take the exit slight right

21

Turn straight

22

Merge slight left onto South Street

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Continue on South US Highway 59

24

Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

25

Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

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Turn left onto South First Street

27

Continue on US 59

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Continue on Diboll Relief Route

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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

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Merge slight left onto East Freeway

32

Take the exit slight right toward San Jacinto Street, Main Street

33

Turn straight onto Providence Street

34

Continue on North San Jacinto Street

35

Continue on Fannin Street

36

Turn right onto Prairie Street

37

Turn right onto Louisiana Street

38

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.4 miles from Longview, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.4 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Longview, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Longview, TX

This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Longview, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

105 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Tyler, TX to Houston, TX

201.2 mi · 3h 27m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Houston, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Houston, TX.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.4 mi from Longview, TX

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Longview, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$31.36	$62.73
midgrade	$4.25	$35.29	$70.58
premium	$4.59	$38.10	$76.20
diesel	$3.99	$33.14	$66.28

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Longview, TX to Houston, TX covers 210.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North High Street, Estes Parkway, Gardiner Mitchell Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.4 miles from Longview, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.36 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.