How far is Emory, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Emory, TX to Garland, TX is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.3 mi
01h 54m
Flight
77.35 mi
124.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.35 mi
Kilometers
124.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.3 mi
Kilometers
150.15 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Aug 27, 11:44 AM CDT
Return by in Emory
Thu, Aug 27, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emory
2026-08-27T09:49
Arrive Garland
Thu, Aug 27, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emory
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Emory
46.7 mi
00h 57m
To Garland
46.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
96°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Quitman Street

    9 m · 6 sec · West Quitman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Texas Street

    18.6 mi · 28 min · North Texas Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    985 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shannon Road West

    1058 ft · 21 sec · Shannon Road West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    903 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shannon Road West
55.6 mi · 60%
North Texas Street
18.6 mi · 20%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 18%
US 259
0.34 mi
West Quitman Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Shannon Road West

Merge slight left

55.2 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 57m from Emory
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Emory and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Emory and 46.7 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.43 one way or $24.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Emory and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

64 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

90 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Tyler, TX

93 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Marshall

107 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emory and Garland. Straight-line distance: 77.35 mi (124.49 km).

Emory

#1 Emory

City in Texas, USA

Population1,367
Coordinates32.8745700, -95.7655200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Emory (-95.76552, 32.87457)
End: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $12.43
Round trip
$24.87
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.43 $24.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.59 $15.10 $30.21
Diesel $3.99 $13.14 $26.27

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 · Aug 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Emory and Garland. The current time is 09:49:45.

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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.