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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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 02h 39m.
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.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
100.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City
677 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Interstate 30
85 m · 6 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn slight right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1904 ft · 43 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North John King Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · North John King Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Goliad Street
849 ft · 14 sec · North Goliad Street
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Continue on State Highway 205
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 205
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South State Highway 78
5.1 mi · 8 min · South State Highway 78
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Turn right onto South Ballard Avenue
965 ft · 22 sec · South Ballard Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Wylie. Straight-line distance: 113.42 mi (182.53 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wylie
A city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 54,467 |
| Coordinates | 33.0151200, -96.5388800 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wylie (-96.53888, 33.01512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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