"The Long Way" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Brett Eldredge for his self-titled third studio album (2017).

[2] "The Long Way" was serviced to American country radio on August 21, 2017 through Atlantic Records and Warner Music Nashville as the second official single from Brett Eldredge.

[6] "The Long Way" was written at a time where Eldredge was looking for true love and his cowriter, Matt Rogers, was soon to be married, which inspired the romantic lyrics.

[7] Cillea Houghton of Sounds Like Nashville wrote that "The Long Way" is a "standout track" on the album that "allows his voice to shine," and is a "real charmer.

[10] "The Long Way" debuted at number 41 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart dated June 3, 2017.