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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.52 mi
02h 23m
Flight
111.95 mi
180.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.95 mi
Kilometers
180.16 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.52 mi
Kilometers
197.18 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Tue, May 5, 4:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-04T23:35
Arrive Sherman
Tue, May 5, 1:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Toco
TX

City in Lamar County, Texas, United States.

From Garland
61.1 mi
01h 11m
To Sherman
61.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 38 sec · County Road 3215

  3. 3

    Turn left

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West

  12. 12

    Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway

    158 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East Highway 82

    557 ft · 13 sec · East Highway 82

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Texoma Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Texoma Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Taylor Street

    3012 ft · 1 min · East Taylor Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway

    2935 ft · 1 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Travis Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Travis Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Lamar Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
72.5 mi · 59%
Bonham Street
3.42 mi · 3%
Lamar Road
3.23 mi · 3%
US Highway 82 East
2.91 mi · 2%
Lamar Avenue
2.82 mi · 2%
East Buck Owens Freeway
2.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toco
01h 11m from Garland
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mineola

111 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.16 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.65
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Sherman. The current time is 23:35:16.

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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.