Longview, Texas
Longview is a city in Gregg County, Texas, in East Texas, about 120 miles east of Dallas, with a population of about 82,000.
Gregg
County
82,000
Population
East Texas
Region
55.8 sq mi
Land Area
120 mi
to Dallas
Updated September 2026 · Population approximate. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Longview on Wikipedia
Longview City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Longview.
Major roads: Loop 281 · State Loop 281 · US Hwy 80 · FM 1845 · FM 3358 · I-20 · Spur 63 · SE Loop 281
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Longview is a major East Texas city with a diversified economy anchored by oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, and higher education.
About Longview
Longview is located in Gregg County, in East Texas. Notable landmarks and points of interest include Gregg County Historical Museum, LeTourneau University, Longview World of Wonders, Great Texas Balloon Race.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Longview in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
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