How far is Melissa, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Melissa, TX to Garland, TX is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lamar County, Texas, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melissa and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melissa and Garland.
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Start on West Cooper Street
9 m · 7 sec · West Cooper Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
674 ft · 37 sec · Red River Street
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Turn left onto East Melissa Road
1 km · 1 min · East Melissa Road
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Turn slight left onto Sam Rayburn Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 121
16.9 mi · 18 min · South State Highway 121
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Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
2684 ft · 42 sec · West Sam Rayburn Drive
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Turn left onto North State Highway 121
1.9 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 121
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
793 ft · 22 sec · West US Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight left
815 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto 7th Street Southwest
82 m · 10 sec · 7th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
2043 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Clarksville Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clarksville Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street Southeast
751 ft · 17 sec · 12th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Lamar Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue
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Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lamar Road
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Front Street
2 mi · 2 min · West Front Street
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
16.6 mi · 19 min · US Highway 82 East
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 82 East
23.7 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East
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Turn right onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 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 Melissa and Garland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West US Highway 82
Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 42m
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 Melissa and Partly Cloudy near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melissa to Garland?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Toco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Melissa and 66.1 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Melissa and Partly Cloudy near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Toco
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 Toco.
Mineola
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melissa and Garland. Straight-line distance: 110.94 mi (178.54 km).
#1 Melissa
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,793 |
| Coordinates | 33.2859500, -96.5727700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
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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