How far is Garland, TX from Sherman, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Sherman, TX is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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.
City in Lamar County, Texas, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Sherman.
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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 · 38 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn left
26.9 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Bonham Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West
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Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway
2.3 mi · 2 min · East Buck Owens Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
158 m · 13 sec
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Continue on East Highway 82
557 ft · 13 sec · East Highway 82
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Turn left onto Texoma Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Texoma Parkway
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Turn right onto East Taylor Street
3012 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street
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Turn left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
2935 ft · 1 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Turn left onto North Travis Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Travis Street
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Turn left onto East Lamar Street
12 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Sherman.
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 82 West
Continue on US Highway 82 West
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
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 Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Sherman?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Toco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Garland and 61.4 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Toco
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 Toco.
Mineola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.16 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sherman
A city in Grayson County, Texas.
| Population | 45,136 |
| Coordinates | 33.6356600, -96.6088800 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.83 | $39.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.25 | $34.50 |
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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