How far is Garland, TX from Fairview, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Fairview, TX is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Fairview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Fairview.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on North Beckham Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fourth Street
2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street
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Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard
1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Vine Avenue
1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on North Link Street
1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street
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Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.5 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2818: Harvey Mitchell Parkway
1415 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
790 ft · 19 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Turn right onto North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Harvey Mitchell Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21
1242 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West State Highway 21
2 mi · 2 min · West State Highway 21
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Fairview.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
75.4 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Fairview?
The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 130.2 miles from Garland and 130 miles from Fairview.
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 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near Frankston
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 Frankston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 223.27 mi (359.32 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 9,358 |
| Coordinates | 30.6521400, -96.4352400 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview (-96.43524, 30.65214)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.03 | $78.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.66 | $73.31 |
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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