How far is Colleyville, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Colleyville, TX to Garland, TX is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.18 mi
02h 50m
Flight
150.26 mi
241.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.26 mi
Kilometers
241.82 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.18 mi
Kilometers
286.75 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Colleyville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colleyville
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colleyville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Colleyville
88.5 mi
01h 25m
To Garland
89.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colleyville Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Colleyville Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Ira E Woods Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ira E Woods Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mustang Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Mustang Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 121

    542 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 121

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 East, TX 121 North

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West John W Carpenter Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1042 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.1 km · 1 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 161

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 161

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward PGBT North

    1699 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    3211 ft · 39 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto I 635 TEXpress

    9.5 mi · 10 min · I 635 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2543 ft · 31 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Dallas

    2500 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    3247 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    121 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 East
122 mi · 69%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 9%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
10.4 mi · 6%
I 635 TEXpress
9.46 mi · 5%
West John W Carpenter Freeway
5.32 mi · 3%
Colleyville Boulevard
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 30 East

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 25m from Colleyville
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colleyville 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 Colleyville to Garland?

The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Colleyville and 89.7 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colleyville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cumby, 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 Cumby.

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colleyville and Garland. Straight-line distance: 150.26 mi (241.82 km).

Colleyville

#1 Colleyville

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population27,085
Coordinates32.8809600, -97.1550100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.155002, 32.880819)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.8 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.54
12.58 gal · 47.6 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.77 $47.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.49
Premium $4.59 $28.88 $57.75
Diesel $3.99 $25.12 $50.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Colleyville and Garland. The current time is 23:49:44.

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.