How far is Allen, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Allen, TX to Garland, TX is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Garland.
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Start on West Main Street
1979 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Central Expressway
3 m · 1 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
758 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Airport Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airport Drive
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Turn right onto East University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1379 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
83 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Garland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
83 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Allen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen to Garland?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Allen and 72.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Allen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Garland. Straight-line distance: 119.02 mi (191.55 km).
#1 Allen
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 109,379 |
| Coordinates | 33.1031700, -96.6705500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.32 | $46.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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