How far is Garland, TX from Lewisville, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Lewisville, TX is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Lewisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Lewisville.
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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
2101 ft · 49 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto North Mill Street
112 m · 10 sec · North Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Lewisville.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Lewisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Lewisville?
The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Garland and 79.3 miles from Lewisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Lewisville.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 138.16 mi (222.34 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewisville
The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 112,232 |
| Coordinates | 33.0462300, -96.9941700 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisville (-96.99417, 33.04623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.66 | $51.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
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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