How far is Garland, TX from Orange, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Orange, TX is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
271.83 mi
05h 22m
Flight
242.79 mi
390.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.79 mi
Kilometers
390.74 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.83 mi
Kilometers
437.47 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Fri, May 1, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Fri, May 1, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-01T05:33
Arrive Orange
Fri, May 1, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:14 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
Center
TX

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

From Garland
136.2 mi
02h 41m
To Orange
135.6 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sabine Street

    100 m · 10 sec · Sabine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Shelby Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · South Shelby Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 363

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm to Market Road 363

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    43.8 mi · 52 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    3250 ft · 2 min · Green Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    14 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Shelby Street
110 mi · 40%
Farm to Market Road 363
48.2 mi · 18%
State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 5%
North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 4%
Houston Drive
8.85 mi · 3%
North Street
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Shelby Street

Continue straight

91.3 mi · 01h 42m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
02h 41m from Garland
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.2 miles from Garland and 135.6 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Center

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

48 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Marshall

86 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

90 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

90 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Orange. Straight-line distance: 242.79 mi (390.74 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Orange

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

Population17,832
Coordinates30.0929900, -93.7365500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Orange (-93.73655, 30.09299)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.31 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
19.18 gal · 72.62 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.78 $81.55
Premium $4.59 $44.03 $88.06
Diesel $3.99 $38.29 $76.59

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Orange. The current time is 05:33:03.

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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.