How far is Garland, TX from Orange County, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Orange County, TX is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Orange County.
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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
59.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Sabine Street
100 m · 10 sec · Sabine Street
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Turn right onto South Shelby Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · South Shelby Street
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Continue straight
107.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Old Buna Road
1910 ft · 41 sec · Old Buna Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Glenwood Drive
2117 ft · 2 min · Glenwood Drive
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
73 m · 13 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn right onto Kristi Lane
2315 ft · 2 min · Kristi Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kristi Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Orange County.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Shelby Street
Continue straight
108 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Garland and Sunny near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Orange County?
The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Tenaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Garland and 132.1 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239 miles (384.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garland and Sunny near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Tenaha
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 Tenaha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 238.96 mi (384.57 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 82,878 |
| Coordinates | 30.1213100, -93.8939000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-93.8939, 30.12131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $3.84 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $40.60 | $81.20 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $53.95 | $107.90 |
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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