How far is Garland, TX from Denison, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Denison, TX is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.47 mi
02h 24m
Flight
108.68 mi
174.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.68 mi
Kilometers
174.9 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.47 mi
Kilometers
193.87 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Denison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Paris
TX

County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States

From Garland
60.1 mi
01h 12m
To Denison
60.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 38 sec · County Road 3215

  3. 3

    Turn left

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    47.7 mi · 52 min · US Highway 82 West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Denison, Bells

    1243 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on US 69: Denison, Bells

    814 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Austin Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Austin Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    19 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
64.2 mi · 53%
Bonham Street
3.42 mi · 3%
Lamar Road
3.23 mi · 3%
US Highway 82 East
2.91 mi · 2%
Lamar Avenue
2.82 mi · 2%
East Front Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

47.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
01h 12m from Garland
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Garland and 60.3 miles from Denison.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paris

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

111 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Denison. Straight-line distance: 108.68 mi (174.9 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Denison

City in Texas, United States

Population25,792
Coordinates33.7556600, -96.5366600
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.12
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.06 $32.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.07 $36.14
Premium $4.59 $19.51 $39.02
Diesel $3.99 $16.97 $33.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Denison. The current time is 23:36:17.

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.