How far is Garland, TX from Vidor, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Vidor, TX is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237 miles (381.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Vidor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Vidor.
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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
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 8: New Boston
1517 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 16 min · North McCoy Boulevard
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Houston Drive
8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Merge slight right
119 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Sabine Street
100 m · 10 sec · Sabine Street
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Turn right onto South Shelby Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · South Shelby Street
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Continue straight
107.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue on East Freeway Boulevard North
2357 ft · 47 sec · East Freeway Boulevard North
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Turn straight
60 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Vidor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Shelby Street
Continue straight
108 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Vidor?
The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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 133.7 miles from Garland and 133.2 miles from Vidor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237 miles (381.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vidor.
Stop Ideas Near Tenaha
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 Tenaha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Vidor. Straight-line distance: 237 mi (381.42 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vidor (-94.01545, 30.1316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.25 | $86.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.61 | $75.23 |
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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