How far is Balch Springs, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Balch Springs, TX to Garland, TX is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Balch Springs and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Balch Springs and Garland.
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Start on Terry Drive
14 m · 7 sec · Terry Drive
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Turn left onto Hickory Tree Road
1876 ft · 50 sec · Hickory Tree Road
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Turn right onto Lake June Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake June Road
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Turn left onto I 635 North
1432 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
1298 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
120.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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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 Balch Springs 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.
I 30 East
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Balch Springs and Partly Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Balch Springs to Garland?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 73.7 miles from Balch Springs and 73.9 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Balch Springs and Partly Sunny 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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Balch Springs and Garland. Straight-line distance: 125.45 mi (201.9 km).
#1 Balch Springs
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,831 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287400, -96.6227700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
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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