How far is Garland, TX from Silsbee, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Silsbee, TX is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
255.66 mi
04h 58m
Flight
220.74 mi
355.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.74 mi
Kilometers
355.24 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.66 mi
Kilometers
411.44 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silsbee
Wed, Apr 29, 1:21 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Wed, Apr 29, 6:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-29T08:22
Arrive Silsbee
Wed, Apr 29, 1:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
Tenaha
TX

Town of the United States

From Garland
128.1 mi
02h 29m
To Silsbee
127.6 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 327: Silsbee

    150 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 96 Frontage Road

    870 ft · 18 sec · Highway 96 Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Avenue N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Avenue N

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1900 ft · 40 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Shelby Street
140 mi · 55%
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%
County Road 3215
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Shelby Street

Continue straight

121 mi · 02h 15m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
220.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tenaha
02h 29m from Garland
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Silsbee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 128.1 miles from Garland and 127.6 miles from Silsbee.

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

The direct path is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Silsbee.

Stop Ideas Near Tenaha

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

52 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Marshall

69 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

76 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

79 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Silsbee. Straight-line distance: 220.74 mi (355.24 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Silsbee

City in Hardin County, Texas, United States

Population6,610
Coordinates30.3491000, -94.1779600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Silsbee (-94.17796, 30.3491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.15 L · about $34.09
Round trip
$68.17
18.04 gal · 68.3 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.09 $68.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.35 $76.71
Premium $4.59 $41.41 $82.82
Diesel $3.99 $36.02 $72.03

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Silsbee. The current time is 08:22:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.