How far is Graham, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Graham, TX to Garland, TX is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
260.52 mi
04h 19m
Flight
228.1 mi
367.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.1 mi
Kilometers
367.09 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.52 mi
Kilometers
419.27 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Tue, May 5, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Graham
Tue, May 5, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graham
2026-05-05T03:21
Arrive Garland
Tue, May 5, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graham
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
Southmayd
TX

City in Grayson County, Texas, United States

From Graham
128 mi
02h 09m
To Garland
132.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    2176 ft · 43 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US 380 Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US 380 Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    10.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 380 East

  4. 4

    Continue on West Dempsey Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dempsey Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    12.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 380 West

  6. 6

    Continue on West Belknap Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Belknap Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US Highway 380 East

    35.1 mi · 41 min · US Highway 380 East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1093 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North FM 51

    35.8 mi · 39 min · North FM 51

  11. 11

    Continue on West California Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Summitt Avenue

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Summitt Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 82

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on East Highway 82

    55.9 mi · 1 hr · East Highway 82

  16. 16

    Continue on Bonham Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bonham Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest

    82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Clarksville Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast

    751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lamar Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

  24. 24

    Continue on West Front Street

    2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 82 East

    23.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East

  29. 29

    Turn right onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215

  30. 30

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Highway 82
55.9 mi · 21%
US Highway 380 East
45.6 mi · 17%
US Highway 82 East
43.2 mi · 17%
North FM 51
35.8 mi · 14%
Highway 82
22.6 mi · 9%
Summitt Avenue
12.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Highway 82

Continue on East Highway 82

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
228.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southmayd
02h 09m from Graham
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Graham and Mostly Cloudy near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Southmayd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Graham and 132.5 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Graham and Mostly Cloudy near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Southmayd

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

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

RAIL

Gainesville

34 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Ardmore station

69 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

95 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graham and Garland. Straight-line distance: 228.1 mi (367.09 km).

Graham

#1 Graham

City in north central Texas

Population8,568
Coordinates33.1070600, -98.5895000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-98.589549, 33.10706)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.8 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.46
18.38 gal · 69.6 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.73 $69.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.08 $78.15
Premium $4.59 $42.19 $84.38
Diesel $3.99 $36.70 $73.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Graham and Garland. The current time is 03:21:19.

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.