How far is Garland, TX from Marshall, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Marshall, TX is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.97 mi
01h 47m
Flight
69.38 mi
111.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.38 mi
Kilometers
111.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.97 mi
Kilometers
139.96 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Marshall
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Douglassville
TX

Town of the United States

From Garland
43.6 mi
00h 53m
To Marshall
43.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215

  3. 3

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 8: New Boston

    1517 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North McCoy Boulevard

    10.6 mi · 16 min · North McCoy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Houston Drive

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 8

    12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    119 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    593 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Wellington Street

    1360 ft · 44 sec · North Wellington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Houston Street

    84 m · 6 sec · West Houston Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
12.7 mi · 15%
North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 12%
Houston Drive
8.85 mi · 10%
North Street
2.73 mi · 3%
County Road 3215
2.44 mi · 3%
East Grand Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Douglassville
00h 53m from Garland
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Douglassville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Garland and 43.4 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 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 Cloudy near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Douglassville

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

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

RAIL

Texarkana

38 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Marshall

71 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

85 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Hope

88 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 69.38 mi (111.65 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Marshall

City in Harrison County, Texas, USA

Population22,523
Coordinates32.5448700, -94.3674200
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Marshall (-94.36742, 32.54487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.20
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.60 $23.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.05 $26.11
Premium $4.59 $14.09 $28.19
Diesel $3.99 $12.26 $24.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Marshall. The current time is 02:09:20.

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.