How far is Garland, TX from Lamesa, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Lamesa, TX is about 484.4 miles (779.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 424.6 miles (683.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
484.44 mi
08h 34m
Flight
424.67 mi
683.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
424.67 mi
Kilometers
683.44 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
484.44 mi
Kilometers
779.63 km
Drive Time
08h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lamesa
Sun, Apr 26, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Mon, Apr 27, 12:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-26T07:10
Arrive Lamesa
Sun, Apr 26, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:34 PM to 4:04 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gordon
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Garland
241.9 mi
04h 17m
To Lamesa
242.5 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

    16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    243.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87: San Angelo, Lamesa

    649 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto West Interstate 20

    771 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North US Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  12. 12

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  14. 14

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lynn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Lynn Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
439 mi · 91%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 4%
North US Highway 87
17.8 mi · 4%
William Crooker Highway
4.33 mi · 1%
South Dallas Avenue
1.34 mi
South Lynn Avenue
1.24 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 259 South

Merge slight right

243 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
424.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
04h 17m from Garland
Leave By
6:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 484.4 miles (779.6 km) and usually takes 08h 34m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.9 miles from Garland and 242.5 miles from Lamesa.

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

The direct path is about 424.6 miles (683.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 $64.58 one way or $129.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Lamesa.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

95 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

100 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Lamesa. Straight-line distance: 424.67 mi (683.44 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Lamesa

City in Texas, USA

Population9,131
Coordinates32.7376000, -101.9509900
Altitude912
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Lamesa (-101.95099, 32.7376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 780 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.09 gal
64.71 L · about $64.58
Round trip
$129.17
34.18 gal · 129.42 L
Estimated CO2
151.9 kg one way
Round trip: 303.8 kg / 670 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $64.58 $129.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $72.67 $145.33
Premium $4.59 $78.46 $156.92
Diesel $3.99 $68.24 $136.48

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Lamesa. The current time is 07:10:15.

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.