How far is Garland, TX from Canyon, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Canyon, TX is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 426.1 miles (685.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Canyon.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 38 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn left
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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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 Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Bonham Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Continue on East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82
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Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on Division Street
10 mi · 11 min · Division Street
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Turn straight
25.1 mi · 28 min
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Merge slight right
34.5 mi · 38 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
143 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
2952 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Canyon Expressway
2113 ft · 42 sec · Canyon Expressway
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Continue on North 23rd Street
2037 ft · 60 sec · North 23rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Canyon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Garland and Rain Showers near Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Canyon?
The road trip is about 474.4 miles (763.4 km) and usually takes 08h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wichita Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.9 miles from Garland and 237.5 miles from Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 426.1 miles (685.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.26 one way or $126.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Garland and Rain Showers near Canyon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 426.1 mi (685.74 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,303 |
| Coordinates | 34.9803300, -101.9188000 |
| Altitude | 1080 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon (-101.9188, 34.98033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 763 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $63.26 | $126.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.18 | $142.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $76.85 | $153.71 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $66.84 | $133.69 |
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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