How far is Gladewater, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Gladewater, TX to Garland, TX is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
82.25 mi
01h 26m
Flight
69.54 mi
111.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.25 mi
Kilometers
132.37 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, May 21, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Gladewater
Thu, May 21, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gladewater
2026-05-21T20:33
Arrive Garland
Thu, May 21, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gladewater
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
Mount Pleasant
TX

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

From Gladewater
41.7 mi
00h 43m
To Garland
40.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    7 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Upshur Avenue

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 2865

    4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2865

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FM 2865
33.9 mi · 41%
Burton Road
17.5 mi · 21%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 20%
West Upshur Avenue
2.11 mi · 3%
US 259
0.34 mi
North Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

FM 2865

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 43m from Gladewater
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gladewater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Gladewater and 40.6 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gladewater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gladewater and Garland. Straight-line distance: 69.54 mi (111.91 km).

Gladewater

#1 Gladewater

City in Gregg County, Texas, United States

Population6,352
Coordinates32.5365300, -94.9427200
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: US 271 (-94.942773, 32.536562)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $10.96
Round trip
$21.92
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.96 $21.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.66
Premium $4.59 $13.31 $26.63
Diesel $3.99 $11.58 $23.16

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Gladewater and Garland. The current time is 20:33:20.

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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.