How far is Hutchins, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Hutchins, TX to Garland, TX is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
156.69 mi
02h 28m
Flight
132.61 mi
213.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.61 mi
Kilometers
213.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.69 mi
Kilometers
252.17 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Tue, May 26, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchins
Tue, May 26, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchins
2026-05-25T23:44
Arrive Garland
Tue, May 26, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchins
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 Hutchins
78.2 mi
01h 14m
To Garland
78.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1757 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Millers Ferry Road

    1035 ft · 22 sec · Millers Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on North Interstate 45

    1052 ft · 21 sec · North Interstate 45

  4. 4

    Continue on South Central Expressway

    2132 ft · 38 sec · South Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 20 East

    2507 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    1298 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    120.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchins 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 East
122 mi · 78%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 11%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.2 mi · 9%
I 20 East
0.47 mi
South Central Expressway
0.4 mi
US 259
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 East

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 03m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
132.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 14m from Hutchins
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hutchins and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Hutchins to Garland?

The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 78.2 miles from Hutchins and 78.5 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchins and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

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 Hutchins and Garland. Straight-line distance: 132.61 mi (213.42 km).

Hutchins

#1 Hutchins

City in Texas

Population6,020
Coordinates32.6493000, -96.7130500
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.713026, 32.64931)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.80
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.90 $41.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.51 $47.03
Premium $4.59 $25.39 $50.78
Diesel $3.99 $22.08 $44.16

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchins and Garland. The current time is 23:44:35.

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.