How far is Garland, TX from Graham, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Graham, TX is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
255.79 mi
04h 55m
Flight
228.1 mi
367.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.1 mi
Kilometers
367.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.79 mi
Kilometers
411.65 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graham
Tue, May 5, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Tue, May 5, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-05T04:33
Arrive Graham
Tue, May 5, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Southmayd
TX

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

From Garland
127.8 mi
02h 27m
To Graham
128.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West

  12. 12

    Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  14. 14

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West California Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  17. 17

    Continue on FM 51

    35.7 mi · 39 min · FM 51

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1227 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East US Highway 380

    35.1 mi · 41 min · East US Highway 380

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Belknap Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Belknap Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    12.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 380 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East Dempsey Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Dempsey Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    10.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 380 West

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
72.5 mi · 28%
East US Highway 380
37.6 mi · 15%
FM 51
36 mi · 14%
East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi · 9%
US Highway 380 West
22.7 mi · 9%
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
228.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southmayd
02h 27m from Garland
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Garland and Partly Cloudy near Graham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Southmayd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Garland and 128.1 miles from Graham.

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

The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Garland and Partly Cloudy near Graham.

Stop Ideas Near Southmayd

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

69 mi away
251 East Main St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

94 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

95 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Graham. Straight-line distance: 228.1 mi (367.09 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Graham

City in north central Texas

Population8,568
Coordinates33.1070600, -98.5895000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Graham (-98.5895, 33.10706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.17 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.25
18.06 gal · 68.34 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.12 $68.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.79
Premium $4.59 $41.46 $82.91
Diesel $3.99 $36.06 $72.11

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Graham. The current time is 04:33:01.

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.