How far is Garland, TX from Sweetwater, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Sweetwater, TX is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Sweetwater.
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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
178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
172.8 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, SH 70: Sweetwater, Roby
1090 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Pine Street
112 m · 13 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
739 ft · 22 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lamar Street
17 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Sweetwater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 259 South
Merge slight left
179 mi · 03h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westover Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.6 miles from Garland and 187.1 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.81 one way or $99.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Stop Ideas Near Westover Hills
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 Westover Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 340.14 mi (547.41 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,535 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709500, -100.4059400 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-100.40594, 32.47095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $49.81 | $99.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.04 | $112.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $60.51 | $121.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
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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