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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Marshall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Marshall.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 8: New Boston
1517 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 16 min · North McCoy Boulevard
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Houston Drive
8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Merge slight right
119 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
593 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wellington Street
1360 ft · 44 sec · North Wellington Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Street
84 m · 6 sec · West Houston Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Douglassville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 69.38 mi (111.65 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marshall
City in Harrison County, Texas, USA
| Population | 22,523 |
| Coordinates | 32.5448700, -94.3674200 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marshall (-94.36742, 32.54487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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