How far is Lamesa, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Lamesa, TX to Garland, TX is about 475.5 miles (765.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 424.6 miles (683.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lamesa and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamesa and Garland.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lynn Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North US Highway 87
2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene
539 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
243.3 mi · 4 hr 6 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 Lamesa 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
243 mi · 04h 06m
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 Lamesa 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 Lamesa to Garland?
The road trip is about 475.5 miles (765.3 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242 miles from Lamesa and 233.5 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 424.6 miles (683.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 $63.41 one way or $126.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lamesa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
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 Gordon.
Cleburne
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lamesa and Garland. Straight-line distance: 424.67 mi (683.44 km).
#1 Lamesa
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,131 |
| Coordinates | 32.7376000, -101.9509900 |
| Altitude | 912 |
| 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: 765 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $63.41 | $126.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.35 | $142.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.04 | $154.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.00 | $134.01 |
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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