How far is Kilgore, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Kilgore, TX to Garland, TX is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kilgore and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilgore and Garland.
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Start on East Main Street
797 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Gladewater Street
2705 ft · 1 min · Gladewater Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
10.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 135 North
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Continue on South Tyler Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1758 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue
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Turn right onto FM 2865
4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2865
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Burton Road
1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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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 Kilgore and Garland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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29.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Kilgore 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 Kilgore to Garland?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Pittsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Kilgore and 39.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79 miles (127.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kilgore and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsburg
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 Pittsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kilgore and Garland. Straight-line distance: 79 mi (127.14 km).
#1 Kilgore
Small city in Gregg County, Texas
| Population | 14,857 |
| Coordinates | 32.3862600, -94.8757700 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
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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