Where is Tyler, Texas, USA?

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Where is Tyler Located? - Tyler is a city located in the Smith County of Texas, United States. Tyler lies between 44.0624879 Degrees North latitudes and 103.1462899 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Tyler Located?

Tyler is a city located in the Smith County of Texas, United States. Tyler lies between 44.0624879 Degrees North latitudes and 103.1462899 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Tyler city is 105995 people and the city has a total area of 57.45 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Tyler City Facts, Texas

City NameTyler
CountySmith County
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
U.S. RegionSouth Central
Coordinates32.3513° N, 95.3011° W
Latitude32.3513
Longitude-95.3011
Elevation544 ft (166 m)
Founded1846
IncorporatedJanuary 29, 1850
Population (2020 Census)105,995
Population Density (Sq mi)1,380
Area (Sq mi)Total: 54.0 | Land: 53.7 | Water: 0.3
Metro AreaTyler Metropolitan Statistical Area
DemonymTylerite
CurrencyUS Dollar ($) – USD
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 DST)
ZIP Codes75701–75713, 75798, 75799
Area Code(s)430, 903
Climate TypeHumid Subtropical
Major IndustriesHealthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Retail
Major EmployersUT Health East Texas, Brookshire Grocery Company, Tyler ISD, Trane Technologies
Nearest Major CityDallas (~100 miles west)
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR)
Airport Distance~8 miles west of downtown
Famous ForRose Capital of America, Tyler Rose Garden, Tyler Azalea Trail
Places to VisitTyler Rose Garden, Caldwell Zoo, Tyler State Park, Discovery Science Place, Azalea Historic District
Nickname(s)"Rose Capital of America"
Sister CitiesYachiyo (Japan), Nuevo Laredo (Mexico)
Official Websitehttps://www.cityoftyler.org/

Transportation and Connectivity in Tyler, Texas

TransportationDetails
Airport NameTyler Pounds Regional Airport
IATA CodeTYR
Regional AirportTyler Pounds Regional Airport
PortPort of Houston and Port of Beaumont
Major HighwaysUS Highway 69, US Highway 271, US Highway 31, Loop 323
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available in nearby Mineola
Local Transit ServiceTyler Transit System
  • US Highway 69 — Major north-south highway connecting Tyler with Jacksonville and Lindale.
  • US Highway 271 — Provides regional access toward Paris and northeast Texas communities.
  • US Highway 31 — Connects Tyler with Athens and Corsicana areas.

Top Places to Visit in Tyler, Texas

Landmark NameType
Tyler Rose GardenBotanical Garden
Caldwell ZooZoo
Discovery Science PlaceScience Museum
Goodman-LeGrand House and MuseumHistoric House Museum
Tyler State ParkState Park
Liberty HallPerforming Arts Center
Center for Earth and Space Science EducationScience Center
Camp Ford Historic ParkCivil War Historic Site
Brookshire's World of Wildlife MuseumNatural History Museum
Historic Downtown TylerHistoric District

Driving Distances from Tyler, Texas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LongviewTexas40 mi45 minutes
DallasTexas100 mi1 hour 45 minutes
Fort WorthTexas140 mi2 hours 15 minutes
ShreveportLouisiana100 mi1 hour 45 minutes
WacoTexas150 mi2 hours 30 minutes
AustinTexas220 mi3 hours 30 minutes
HoustonTexas210 mi3 hours 15 minutes
San AntonioTexas300 mi4 hours 30 minutes
Oklahoma CityOklahoma240 mi3 hours 45 minutes
New OrleansLouisiana450 mi6 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Tyler, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Texas at TylerPublicUniversityHealth sciences, engineering, business, education, and research programs
Tyler Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technical education, healthcare, and transfer programs
Texas CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, education, business, and religious studies
Kilgore CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce programs, arts, and technical education
Tyler Independent School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Tyler, Texas

Lake Tyler, Lake Tyler East, Lake Palestine, Neches River, Sabine River watershed, and nearby East Texas waterways

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Tyler

Golf Courses: Hollytree Country Club, The Cascades Country Club, Pine Springs Golf Club, and nearby East Texas golf facilities. Stadiums: Rose Stadium, UT Tyler athletic facilities, Tyler Junior College athletic facilities, and local high school sports stadiums.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Tyler, Texas

Landmark NameType
Tyler Rose GardenBotanical Garden
Caldwell ZooZoo
Tyler State ParkState Park
Goodman-LeGrand House and MuseumHistoric House Museum
Camp Ford Historic ParkCivil War Historic Site
Discovery Science PlaceScience Museum
Liberty HallPerforming Arts Center
Historic Downtown TylerHistoric District
Brookshire's World of Wildlife MuseumNatural History Museum
Center for Earth and Space Science EducationScience Center

Tyler, Texas — Key Historical Facts

  • Tyler was founded in 1846 and was named after John Tyler, the 10th President of the United States.
  • The city developed as an agricultural center supported by cotton farming, timber, and railroad connections.
  • Tyler became known as the "Rose Capital of America" because of its large rose-growing industry and annual Texas Rose Festival.
  • The discovery of the East Texas Oil Field in the 1930s contributed to regional economic growth.
  • Tyler grew into a major regional center for healthcare, education, manufacturing, and commerce in East Texas.
  • Today, Tyler is known for its rose gardens, universities, medical facilities, parks, historic sites, and cultural events.

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