How far is Garland, TX from Wichita Falls, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Wichita Falls, TX is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
235.49 mi
04h 26m
Flight
221.47 mi
356.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.47 mi
Kilometers
356.42 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.49 mi
Kilometers
378.99 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita Falls
Thu, Apr 30, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 30, 10:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-30T01:34
Arrive Wichita Falls
Thu, Apr 30, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Sherman
TX

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

From Garland
117.6 mi
02h 13m
To Wichita Falls
117.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Wichita Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 38 sec · County Road 3215

  3. 3

    Turn left

    26.9 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 West

  6. 6

    Continue on East Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · East Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  8. 8

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lamar Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bonham Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    55.9 mi · 1 hr · US Highway 82 West

  12. 12

    Continue on East Buck Owens Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · East Buck Owens Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on East US Highway 82

    12.3 mi · 14 min · East US Highway 82

  14. 14

    Continue on J M Lindsay Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 14 min · J M Lindsay Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Division Street

    10 mi · 11 min · Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    25.1 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    34.5 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1 km · 48 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, MPEC

    2269 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 6th Street

    1320 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Scott Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Scott Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scott Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
72.5 mi · 31%
Division Street
44.5 mi · 19%
East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi · 10%
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi · 5%
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi · 5%
Bonham Street
3.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
02h 13m from Garland
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wichita Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Wichita Falls?

The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Garland and 117.9 miles from Wichita Falls.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.40 one way or $62.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wichita Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

49 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

76 mi away
251 East Main St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

94 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

97 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Wichita Falls. Straight-line distance: 221.47 mi (356.42 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Wichita Falls

#2 Wichita Falls

The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.

Population105,405
Coordinates33.9137100, -98.4933900
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Wichita Falls (-98.49339, 33.91371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $31.40
Round trip
$62.81
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.40 $62.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.33 $70.67
Premium $4.59 $38.15 $76.30
Diesel $3.99 $33.18 $66.36

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Wichita Falls. The current time is 01:34:20.

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.