How far is Gainesville, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Gainesville, TX to Garland, TX is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fannin County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Garland.
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Start on North Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp right
736 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto East US Highway 82
11.2 mi · 13 min · East US Highway 82
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Continue on Highway 82
22.6 mi · 25 min · Highway 82
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Continue on East Highway 82
55.9 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 82
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Continue on Bonham Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bonham Street
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Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest
82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Clarksville Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast
751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Lamar Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
23.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East
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Turn right onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Garland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Highway 82
Continue on East Highway 82
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Garland?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Honey Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Gainesville and 77.8 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Gainesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Honey Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Honey Grove.
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Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Garland. Straight-line distance: 142.05 mi (228.6 km).
#1 Gainesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.6259400, -97.1333500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $20.52 | $41.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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