How far is Palestine, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Palestine, TX to Garland, TX is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
160.3 mi
02h 46m
Flight
133.5 mi
214.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.5 mi
Kilometers
214.84 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.3 mi
Kilometers
257.97 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Tue, May 26, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in Palestine
Tue, May 26, 4:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palestine
2026-05-26T11:05
Arrive Garland
Tue, May 26, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palestine
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
Big Sandy
TX

Town of the United States

From Palestine
75.7 mi
01h 23m
To Garland
84.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    1516 ft · 31 sec · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    2639 ft · 51 sec · North Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palestine Avenue

    788 ft · 17 sec · East Palestine Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Link Street

    1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 155

    20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155

  6. 6

    Continue on South Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 155

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155

  9. 9

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Vine Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vine Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue

    1163 ft · 28 sec · South Palace Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palestine 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Tyler Street
46.1 mi · 29%
State Highway 155
39.9 mi · 25%
Burton Road
17.5 mi · 11%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 10%
State Highway 155 North
11.5 mi · 7%
US Highway 271
5.47 mi · 3%
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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Sandy
01h 23m from Palestine
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palestine 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 Palestine to Garland?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Big Sandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Palestine and 84.6 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palestine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Big Sandy

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

31 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

37 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Marshall

70 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palestine and Garland. Straight-line distance: 133.5 mi (214.84 km).

Palestine

#1 Palestine

City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States

Population17,819
Coordinates31.7621200, -95.6307900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue A (-95.630813, 31.762146)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.39
Round trip
$42.78
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.39 $42.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.13
Premium $4.59 $25.99 $51.97
Diesel $3.99 $22.60 $45.20

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Palestine and Garland. The current time is 11:05:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.