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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Grayson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
115 m · 10 sec · J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto West California Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Continue on FM 51
35.7 mi · 39 min · FM 51
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Take the ramp right
1227 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto East US Highway 380
35.1 mi · 41 min · East US Highway 380
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto West Belknap Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Belknap Street
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
12.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 380 West
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Continue on East Dempsey Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Dempsey Street
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
10.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 380 West
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Turn left onto 4th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
12 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southmayd.
Gainesville
Ardmore station
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Graham. Straight-line distance: 228.1 mi (367.09 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Graham
City in north central Texas
| Population | 8,568 |
| Coordinates | 33.1070600, -98.5895000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: Graham (-98.5895, 33.10706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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