How far is Garland, TX from Lake Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Lake Dallas, TX is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins 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 Lake Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Lake Dallas.
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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
81.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302
993 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Lee Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street
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Continue straight
27.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto North Airport Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Airport Drive
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto South McDonald Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.7 mi · 18 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 Business
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 121
4.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 121
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2351 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto North Railroad Street
35 m · 2 sec · North Railroad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Railroad Street
38 m · 3 sec · North Railroad Street
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Continue on East Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Church Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2871 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2989 ft · 51 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Dallas Drive
543 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
2132 ft · 45 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto South Lake Dallas Drive
2065 ft · 1 min · South Lake Dallas Drive
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Turn straight
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1138 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Lake Dallas.
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 259 South
Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 01h 21m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Lake Dallas?
The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Garland and 82.5 miles from Lake Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
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 Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Lake Dallas. Straight-line distance: 138.78 mi (223.34 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Dallas
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192900, -97.0255600 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dallas (-97.02556, 33.11929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.96 | $43.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.70 | $49.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.67 | $53.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.20 | $46.40 |
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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