How far is Garland, TX from Richardson, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Richardson, TX is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 02h 50m.
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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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Richardson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Richardson.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
120.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.4 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenville Avenue, TI Boulevard
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1544 ft · 34 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Turn right onto Greenville Avenue
2289 ft · 53 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on South Greenville Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Greenville Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Richardson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 259 South
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 03m
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 Richardson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Richardson?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Garland and 76.1 miles from Richardson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 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 Richardson.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Richardson. Straight-line distance: 125.38 mi (201.78 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richardson
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 121,112 |
| Coordinates | 32.9481800, -96.7297200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richardson (-96.72972, 32.94818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.26 | $40.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.40 | $42.80 |
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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