How far is Canyon, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Garland, TX is about 469.4 miles (755.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 426.1 miles (685.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
469.45 mi
07h 35m
Flight
426.1 mi
685.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
426.1 mi
Kilometers
685.74 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
469.45 mi
Kilometers
755.51 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Fri, May 1, 5:44 PM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Sat, May 2, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-05-01T10:08
Arrive Garland
Fri, May 1, 5:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Wichita Falls
TX

The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.

From Canyon
236.9 mi
03h 47m
To Garland
232.6 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Street

    2037 ft · 60 sec · 23rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Canyon Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    607 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    1503 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest

    82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast

    751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lamar Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  29. 29

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    23.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East

  34. 34

    Turn right onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215

  35. 35

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon and Garland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 82 East
159 mi · 34%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 17%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 16%
US Highway 82 East
43.2 mi · 9%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 9%
Central East Freeway
17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 82 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

159 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
426.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wichita Falls
03h 47m from Canyon
Leave By
8:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Canyon and Rain Showers near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canyon to Garland?

The road trip is about 469.4 miles (755.5 km) and usually takes 07h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wichita Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.9 miles from Canyon and 232.6 miles from Garland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 426.1 miles (685.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.62 one way or $125.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Canyon and Rain Showers near Garland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Garland. Straight-line distance: 426.1 mi (685.74 km).

Canyon

#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population13,303
Coordinates34.9803300, -101.9188000
Altitude1080
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: 23rd Street (-101.919338, 34.980331)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 756 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.57 gal
62.71 L · about $62.62
Round trip
$125.24
33.14 gal · 125.42 L
Estimated CO2
147.3 kg one way
Round trip: 294.5 kg / 649 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $62.62 $125.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $70.46 $140.91
Premium $4.59 $76.07 $152.15
Diesel $3.99 $66.16 $132.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Canyon and Garland. The current time is 10:08:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.