How far is Garland, TX from Wylie, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Wylie, TX is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.24 mi
02h 39m
Flight
113.42 mi
182.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.42 mi
Kilometers
182.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.24 mi
Kilometers
220.86 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wylie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-23T01:29
Arrive Wylie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Garland
68.5 mi
01h 19m
To Wylie
68.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City

    677 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto East Interstate 30

    85 m · 6 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    1904 ft · 43 sec · South Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North John King Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North John King Boulevard

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Goliad Street

    849 ft · 14 sec · North Goliad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 205

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 78

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South State Highway 78

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Ballard Avenue

    965 ft · 22 sec · South Ballard Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ballard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
118 mi · 86%
South State Highway 78
5.13 mi · 4%
State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.49 mi · 2%
North John King Boulevard
1.47 mi · 1%
South Elm Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 259 South

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
113.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 19m from Garland
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Wylie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Garland and 68.7 miles from Wylie.

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

The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Wylie.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Wylie. Straight-line distance: 113.42 mi (182.53 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Wylie

A city in Collin County, Texas.

Population54,467
Coordinates33.0151200, -96.5388800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Wylie (-96.53888, 33.01512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.16
Premium $4.59 $22.22 $44.44
Diesel $3.99 $19.33 $38.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Wylie. The current time is 01:29:59.

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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.