How far is Lindale, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Lindale, TX to Garland, TX is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.28 mi
01h 47m
Flight
81.36 mi
130.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.36 mi
Kilometers
130.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.28 mi
Kilometers
164.6 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Wed, May 13, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lindale
Wed, May 13, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindale
2026-05-13T19:41
Arrive Garland
Wed, May 13, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindale
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
Pittsburg
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lindale
54.3 mi
00h 53m
To Garland
48 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hubbard Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Hubbard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2833 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mineola Highway

    1.1 km · 50 sec · Mineola Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindale and Garland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Tyler Street
46.1 mi · 45%
Burton Road
17.5 mi · 17%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 16%
Mineola Highway
0.7 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.54 mi · 1%
US 259
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

North Tyler Street

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsburg
00h 53m from Lindale
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lindale and Sunny near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lindale to Garland?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 54.3 miles from Lindale and 48 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.64 one way or $27.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lindale and Sunny near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsburg

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

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

RAIL

Longview

60 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Marshall

75 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Tyler, TX

78 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindale and Garland. Straight-line distance: 81.36 mi (130.94 km).

Lindale

#1 Lindale

Human settlement in Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Population6,730
Coordinates32.5157000, -95.4094000
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hubbard Street (-95.409395, 32.515675)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $13.64
Round trip
$27.28
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.64 $27.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.70
Premium $4.59 $16.57 $33.15
Diesel $3.99 $14.41 $28.83

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindale and Garland. The current time is 19:41:07.

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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.