How far is Bridgeport, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Bridgeport, TX to Garland, TX is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Fannin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeport and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeport and Garland.
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Start on 13th Street
31 m · 6 sec · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Halsell Avenue
1033 ft · 26 sec · Halsell Avenue
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Turn left onto 16th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 16th Street
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Turn right onto East US Highway 380
10.2 mi · 12 min · East US Highway 380
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Take the exit slight right
1093 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North FM 51
35.8 mi · 39 min · North FM 51
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Continue on West California Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto Summitt Avenue
12.6 mi · 15 min · Summitt Avenue
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Continue on Highway 82
22.6 mi · 25 min · Highway 82
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Continue on East Highway 82
55.9 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 82
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Continue on Bonham Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bonham Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest
82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Clarksville Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast
751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Lamar Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
23.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East
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Turn right onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 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 Bridgeport 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.
East Highway 82
Continue on East Highway 82
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Bridgeport and Mostly Clear near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Garland?
The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ector is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Bridgeport and 123.5 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.97 one way or $59.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bridgeport and Mostly Clear near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Ector
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 Ector.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Garland. Straight-line distance: 179.3 mi (288.55 km).
#1 Bridgeport
City in Wise County, Texas, US
| Population | 6,637 |
| Coordinates | 33.2101200, -97.7547600 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.97 | $59.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.72 | $67.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.66 | $63.33 |
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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