How far is Canyon, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Garland, TX is about 438.8 miles (706.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 406.6 miles (654.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
438.74 mi
06h 47m
Flight
406.59 mi
654.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
406.59 mi
Kilometers
654.35 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
438.74 mi
Kilometers
706.09 km
Drive Time
06h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Fri, May 1, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Sat, May 2, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-05-01T11:31
Arrive Garland
Fri, May 1, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 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
10:26 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
Henrietta
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Canyon
218.3 mi
03h 23m
To Garland
220.4 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 East FM 40

    16 m · 5 sec · East FM 40

  2. 2

    Turn right onto FM 1729

    3.8 mi · 7 min · FM 1729

  3. 3

    Turn right

    148.6 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

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

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest

    82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast

    751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lamar Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  19. 19

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    23.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 82 East
208 mi · 47%
US Highway 82 East
43.2 mi · 10%
Central East Freeway
16.4 mi · 4%
FM 1729
3.76 mi · 1%
Lamar Road
3.23 mi · 1%
Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.22 mi · 1%
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
06h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
406.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
03h 23m from Canyon
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms 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 438.8 miles (706.1 km) and usually takes 06h 47m 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?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Canyon and 220.4 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 406.6 miles (654.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 $58.50 one way or $117.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henrietta, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henrietta.

RAIL

Gainesville

100 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

106 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Garland. Straight-line distance: 406.59 mi (654.35 km).

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#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: East FM 40 (-101.731551, 33.592936)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 706 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.48 gal
58.61 L · about $58.50
Round trip
$117.00
30.96 gal · 117.22 L
Estimated CO2
137.6 kg one way
Round trip: 275.1 kg / 606 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.50 $117.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.82 $131.64
Premium $4.59 $71.07 $142.14
Diesel $3.99 $61.81 $123.62

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 11:31:11.

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.