How far is Garland, TX from Kermit, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Kermit, TX is about 548.2 miles (882.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 502.9 miles (809.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Kermit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Kermit.
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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
178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa
1015 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338
1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 191 East
2413 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Continue on East 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · East 42nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway
1996 ft · 35 sec · Kermit Highway
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Continue on State Highway 302
40.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 302
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Continue on East Jim Sharp Boulevard
2638 ft · 48 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Poplar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East Austin Street
51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Kermit.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 259 South
Merge slight right
300 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Kermit?
The road trip is about 548.2 miles (882.3 km) and usually takes 09h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 273.7 miles from Garland and 274.5 miles from Kermit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 502.9 miles (809.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.12 one way or $146.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 502.89 mi (809.33 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 882 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 50m |
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 | $73.12 | $146.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.28 | $164.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $88.84 | $177.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.26 | $154.53 |
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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