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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.52 mi
03h 05m
Flight
138.16 mi
222.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.16 mi
Kilometers
222.34 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.52 mi
Kilometers
255.12 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisville
Tue, May 5, 3:34 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Tue, May 5, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-05T12:28
Arrive Lewisville
Tue, May 5, 3:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Garland
79.2 mi
01h 32m
To Lewisville
79.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

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.

  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

    81.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302

    993 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lee Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Airport Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Airport Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South McDonald Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South McDonald Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 Business

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 121

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 121

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2351 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Railroad Street

    35 m · 2 sec · North Railroad Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Railroad Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Church Street

    2101 ft · 49 sec · East Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Mill Street

    112 m · 10 sec · North Mill Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
98 mi · 62%
Lee Street
31.3 mi · 20%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.7 mi · 11%
East State Highway 121
4.46 mi · 3%
South McDonald Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Elm Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 32m from Garland
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

102 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Lewisville. Straight-line distance: 138.16 mi (222.34 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Lewisville

The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.

Population112,232
Coordinates33.0462300, -96.9941700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Lewisville (-96.99417, 33.04623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.25
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Lewisville. The current time is 12:28:53.

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.