How far is Kaufman, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Kaufman, TX to Garland, TX is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 24m.
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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Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaufman and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaufman and Garland.
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Start on East Mulberry Street
2924 ft · 52 sec · East Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Terrell Highway
2872 ft · 57 sec · Terrell Highway
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Continue on North State Highway 34
9.2 mi · 13 min · North State Highway 34
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Continue on South Virginia Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Continue on State Highway 34 South
29.1 mi · 43 min · State Highway 34 South
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Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road
2962 ft · 59 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
84.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kaufman and Garland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
84.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kaufman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight 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 Kaufman to Garland?
The road trip is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 72.1 miles from Kaufman and 72.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kaufman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight 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.
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 Kaufman and Garland. Straight-line distance: 114.54 mi (184.34 km).
#1 Kaufman
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,576 |
| Coordinates | 32.5890200, -96.3088700 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.69 | $43.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.41 | $46.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.36 | $40.73 |
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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