How far is Fairview, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Fairview, TX to Garland, TX is about 262 miles (421.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.05 mi
04h 33m
Flight
223.27 mi
359.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.27 mi
Kilometers
359.32 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.05 mi
Kilometers
421.73 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Fri, May 1, 12:07 AM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, May 1, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-30T19:33
Arrive Garland
Fri, May 1, 12:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Frankston
TX

Town of the United States

From Fairview
130.6 mi
02h 16m
To Garland
131.5 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
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 Fairview and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1415 ft · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    65 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1098 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway

    140 m · 9 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1399 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North State Highway 6

    13.6 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Link Street

    1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 155

    20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155

  15. 15

    Continue on South Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 155

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155

  18. 18

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Vine Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vine Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue

    1163 ft · 28 sec · South Palace Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  34. 34

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  36. 36

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
101 mi · 38%
North Tyler Street
46.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 155
39.9 mi · 15%
Burton Road
17.5 mi · 7%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 6%
State Highway 155 North
11.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

79.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankston
02h 16m from Fairview
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to Garland?

The road trip is about 262 miles (421.7 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Frankston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Fairview and 131.5 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frankston

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

39 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

68 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

88 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

95 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Garland. Straight-line distance: 223.27 mi (359.32 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Town in Texas, United States

Population9,358
Coordinates30.6521400, -96.4352400
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: TX 21 (-96.435217, 30.651912)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35 L · about $34.96
Round trip
$69.91
18.5 gal · 70 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.96 $69.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.33 $78.66
Premium $4.59 $42.47 $84.93
Diesel $3.99 $36.94 $73.87

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 Fairview and Garland. The current time is 19:33:42.

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.