How far is Garland, TX from Corsicana, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Corsicana, TX is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
178.18 mi
03h 37m
Flight
143.39 mi
230.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.39 mi
Kilometers
230.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.18 mi
Kilometers
286.75 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corsicana
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Wed, May 13, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-12T19:24
Arrive Corsicana
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
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
Winona
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Garland
89.1 mi
01h 48m
To Corsicana
89.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

    16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive

    1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ferguson Road

    2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 271

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323

  16. 16

    Continue on West Northwest Loop 323

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323

  17. 17

    Continue on South Southwest Loop 323

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chandler Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  20. 20

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  27. 27

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  29. 29

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    12.8 mi · 16 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on East 7th Avenue

    1215 ft · 32 sec · East 7th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Beaton Street

    1804 ft · 51 sec · South Beaton Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 3rd Avenue

    1198 ft · 28 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    76 m · 7 sec · North 13th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
33.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 18%
South US Highway 271
26.8 mi · 15%
Northwest 2nd Street
12.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 31 West
9.66 mi · 5%
Jed Robinson Loop
6.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 271

Continue straight

22.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winona
01h 48m from Garland
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garland and Sunny near Corsicana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Winona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Garland and 89.1 miles from Corsicana.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garland and Sunny near Corsicana.

Stop Ideas Near Winona

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

20 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

36 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

41 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

75 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Corsicana. Straight-line distance: 143.39 mi (230.76 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Corsicana

#2 Corsicana

City in Texas, USA

Population23,811
Coordinates32.0954300, -96.4688700
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Corsicana (-96.46887, 32.09543)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.8 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.54
12.58 gal · 47.6 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.77 $47.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.49
Premium $4.59 $28.88 $57.75
Diesel $3.99 $25.12 $50.23

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Corsicana. The current time is 19:24:32.

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.