How far is Garland, TX from Victoria, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Victoria, TX is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
228.54 mi
04h 42m
Flight
180.63 mi
290.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.63 mi
Kilometers
290.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.54 mi
Kilometers
367.8 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Victoria
Thu, Jun 11, 10:58 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Jun 11, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-06-11T06:16
Arrive Victoria
Thu, Jun 11, 10:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chandler
TX

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

From Garland
114.3 mi
02h 21m
To Victoria
114.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

    16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive

    1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ferguson Road

    2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 271

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323

  16. 16

    Continue on West Northwest Loop 323

    4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323

  17. 17

    Continue on South Southwest Loop 323

    3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chandler Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  20. 20

    Continue on East Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    782 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    136 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 31 West

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  27. 27

    Continue on East Royall Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 31 East

    9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East

  29. 29

    Continue on Northwest 2nd Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31

    18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31

  32. 32

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 31

    4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 31

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1872 ft · 58 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    10.7 mi · 19 min

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Lcr 323

    1.6 km · 4 min · Lcr 323

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Lcr 318

    21 m · 3 sec · Lcr 318

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 318

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
33.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 31 East
31.2 mi · 14%
South US Highway 271
26.8 mi · 12%
West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 8%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 5%
State Highway 31 West
9.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 271

Continue straight

22.6 mi · 00h 26m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
180.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
02h 21m from Garland
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Victoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Garland and 114.3 miles from Victoria.

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

The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $60.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Victoria.

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

17 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

39 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

74 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

108 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Victoria. Straight-line distance: 180.63 mi (290.7 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Victoria

The most populous city in Victoria County, Texas.

Population66,838
Coordinates31.5979500, -96.7766600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Victoria (-96.77666, 31.59795)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.53 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$60.99
16.14 gal · 61.06 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.50 $60.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.31 $68.63
Premium $4.59 $37.05 $74.10
Diesel $3.99 $32.22 $64.45

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Victoria. The current time is 06:16:15.

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.