How far is Kermit, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Kermit, TX to Garland, TX is about 551.8 miles (888 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 502.9 miles (809.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kermit and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kermit and Garland.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto East Austin Street
51 m · 10 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East Jim Sharp Boulevard
2638 ft · 44 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard
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Continue on East State Highway 302
40.3 mi · 52 min · East State Highway 302
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Continue on Kermit Highway
1996 ft · 41 sec · Kermit Highway
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Turn left onto West 42nd Street
5.6 mi · 7 min · West 42nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338
2132 ft · 33 sec · State Highway 191 East
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Keep slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton 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 Kermit and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
300 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kermit and Mostly Cloudy 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 Kermit to Garland?
The road trip is about 551.8 miles (888 km) and usually takes 08h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eastland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 273.8 miles from Kermit and 278 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 502.9 miles (809.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.58 one way or $147.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kermit and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kermit and Garland. Straight-line distance: 502.89 mi (809.33 km).
#1 Kermit
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 6,367 |
| Coordinates | 31.8576300, -103.0926700 |
| Altitude | 872 |
| 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: 888 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 53m |
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 | $73.58 | $147.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $82.79 | $165.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $89.39 | $178.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $77.74 | $155.49 |
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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