How far is Krum, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Krum, TX to Garland, TX is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
182.25 mi
02h 56m
Flight
149.23 mi
240.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.23 mi
Kilometers
240.16 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.25 mi
Kilometers
293.31 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Krum
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Krum
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Krum
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
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Krum
86.4 mi
01h 28m
To Garland
95.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West McCart Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West McCart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35

    1507 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 288 East

    842 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North Loop 288

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Loop 288

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380, US 377: Decatur, McKinney

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377, US 380: McKinney

    62 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East University Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 380 East

    8.2 mi · 12 min · US Highway 380 East

  9. 9

    Continue on West University Drive

    7.6 mi · 10 min · West University Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on West University Drive

    9.1 mi · 14 min · West University Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East University Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Princeton Drive

    24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1379 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    663 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    83 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Krum 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
83 mi · 46%
West Princeton Drive
27.9 mi · 15%
West University Drive
16.6 mi · 9%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 9%
US Highway 380 East
8.25 mi · 5%
East University Drive
7.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

83 mi · 01h 23m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 28m from Krum
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Krum and 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 Krum to Garland?

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Krum and 95.8 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.30 one way or $48.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Krum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Krum and Garland. Straight-line distance: 149.23 mi (240.16 km).

Krum

#1 Krum

City

Population5,412
Coordinates33.2615100, -97.2380700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: West McCart Street (-97.238059, 33.261532)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.34 L · about $24.30
Round trip
$48.60
12.86 gal · 48.68 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.30 $48.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.34 $54.68
Premium $4.59 $29.52 $59.04
Diesel $3.99 $25.67 $51.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Krum and Garland. The current time is 23:45:33.

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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.