How far is Garland, TX from Texarkana, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Texarkana, TX is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Texarkana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Texarkana.
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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 · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 559: Richmond Road
1742 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Mall Drive
972 ft · 19 sec · Mall Drive
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Continue on Mall Drive
1079 ft · 23 sec · Mall Drive
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road
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Turn right onto Summerhill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerhill Road
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Continue on North Lake Drive
109 m · 14 sec · North Lake Drive
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Texarkana.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Road 3215
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 21m
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 Texarkana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Texarkana?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Hooks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Garland and 19.3 miles from Texarkana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Texarkana.
Stop Ideas Near Hooks
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 Hooks.
Texarkana
Hope
Marshall
Longview
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Texarkana. Straight-line distance: 36.38 mi (58.55 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Texarkana
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
| Population | 36,221 |
| Coordinates | 33.4251300, -94.0476900 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Texarkana (-94.04769, 33.42513)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
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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