Lindale is located in northeast Texas, about 85 miles east of Dallas, Texas and about 105 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.  Tyler, Texas lies about 10 miles to Lindale's south. 

Nearby cities and towns include: Tyler, Mineola, Longview, Kilgore, Canton, Van, Quitman, Marshall, Jacksonville, Palestine and Terrell.

Lindale is in the Piney Woods region of east Texas.  When people think of Texas, they often visualize wide-open spaces spiked with cactus as far as the eye can see. But if you're searching for scrub brush and tumbleweeds, you'll be disappointed. Instead, you'll be dazzled at the beauty and majesty that awaits you here.

The East Texas Piney Woods Region contains thousands of acres of pine and pine-hardwood forests. Visitors will find a variety of loblolly, shortleaf and some pockets of longleaf pine, as well as magnolia, elm, oak, ash, cypress and other trees. The region boasts the state's four national forests and five state forests. For outdoor enthusiasts, this region is also home to many state parks and bodies of water that offer fun and enjoyment.

The grandeur of towering trees and eye-popping landscapes can be seen year-round, but this area is dominated by breathtaking colors during the fall when the sassafras, persimmon, maples, sweetgums, dogwoods, elms and oaks can generally be counted on to offer up hues of golden brown, yellow, orange, red and even reddish-purple.  It is quite beautiful in the spring, too. Azaleas and dogwoods in bloom are occasions to celebrate.

Parts of East Texas exude a feeling of being in the Old South. Venerable plantation homes and graceful mansions contribute to this impression.  The area is rich in Texas history too.  Texas' oil history can be seen in nearby attractions and museums.  

Located just 85 miles East of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the 14- county region that comprises East Texas is uniquely positioned for economic growth.  While oil and gas production, manufacturing, lumber/agribusiness, and government remain important, the East Texas economy is becoming more like the state and national economies, whose growth is driven by the services industries.

The 2000 census data showed a population of approximately 745,180 persons in the 14 county area East Texas Workforce Development Area covering approximately 10,000 square miles. While 10 of the 14 counties (covering 7,276 square miles) are rural, the region includes two standard metropolitan statistical areas—Tyler (Smith County) and Longview/Marshall (Gregg, Harrison and Upshur Counties). The Tyler MSA had a population of 174,706 and Longview/Marshall MSA has a population of 208,780.  Tyler and Longview/Marshall are the economic centers of the region. In particular, Tyler is the leading population center of the region and a retail/marketing hub.

The “Interstate Highway 20 Corridor,” which links the East Texas region with Dallas and Shreveport, which are in turn linked with Austin, San Antonio and Houston is the major transportation lifeline. 

Interstate 20 is also a coast to coast highway, through it's connection to Interstate 10 in west Texas.  Interstate 30 is another east west route.  Major north south highways in the region are US 69 and US 59.  The intersection of US 69 and Interstate 20 is the highest traffic intersection on I-20 between Terrell and the Texas/Louisiana state line.