How far is Duncanville, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Duncanville, TX to Garland, TX is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
167.7 mi
02h 35m
Flight
142.72 mi
229.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.72 mi
Kilometers
229.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.7 mi
Kilometers
269.88 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Apr 30, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Duncanville
Fri, May 1, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncanville
2026-04-30T20:44
Arrive Garland
Thu, Apr 30, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncanville
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 Duncanville
82 mi
01h 17m
To Garland
85.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    6 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2085 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Wheatland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Wheatland Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cockrell Hill Road

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Cockrell Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67

    112 m · 7 sec · East Highway 67

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North

    960 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East S G Alexander Freeway

    2082 ft · 25 sec · East S G Alexander Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncanville 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 79%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 10%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 3%
South R L Thornton Freeway
3.65 mi · 2%
East Wheatland Road
1 mi · 1%
I 30 East
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

125 mi · 02h 08m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 17m from Duncanville
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Duncanville and Chance Rain Showers near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 82 miles from Duncanville and 85.7 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.37 one way or $44.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Duncanville and Chance Rain Showers 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 Duncanville and Garland. Straight-line distance: 142.72 mi (229.68 km).

Duncanville

#1 Duncanville

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

Population38,189
Coordinates32.6518000, -96.9083400
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.908406, 32.6518)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $22.37
Round trip
$44.74
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.37 $44.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.17 $50.34
Premium $4.59 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $3.99 $23.64 $47.28

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 Duncanville and Garland. The current time is 20:44:39.

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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.