How far is Midland, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Midland, TX to Garland, TX is about 481.3 miles (774.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 443 miles (712.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Garland.
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Start on West Wall Street
14 m · 3 sec · West Wall Street
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Turn right onto North Big Spring Street
117 m · 10 sec · North Big Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Texas Avenue
2859 ft · 57 sec · West Texas Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
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Continue on East Highway 80
4.5 mi · 5 min · East Highway 80
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Take the exit straight toward I 20 East: Abilene
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
276 mi · 4 hr 39 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland 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
276 mi · 04h 39m
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 Midland 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 Midland to Garland?
The road trip is about 481.3 miles (774.6 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 240.4 miles from Midland and 240.9 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 443 miles (712.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 $64.17 one way or $128.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midland and 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Garland. Straight-line distance: 442.98 mi (712.9 km).
#1 Midland
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 147,069 |
| Coordinates | 31.9973500, -102.0779100 |
| Altitude | 848 |
| 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: 775 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
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 | $64.17 | $128.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $72.20 | $144.40 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $77.96 | $155.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $67.80 | $135.60 |
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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