How far is Roanoke, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Roanoke, TX to Garland, TX is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke and Garland.
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Start on East Byron Nelson Boulevard
2907 ft · 1 min · East Byron Nelson Boulevard
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 114
55 m · 4 sec · East State Highway 114
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 East
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 North, TX 114 East: DFW Airport, Dallas
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West John W Carpenter Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1042 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Turn left onto State Highway 161
1 km · 1 min · State Highway 161
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Take the ramp straight toward PGBT North
1699 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3211 ft · 39 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Turn slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
9.5 mi · 10 min · I 635 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2543 ft · 31 sec · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Dallas
2500 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
3247 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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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 Roanoke 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.
I 30 East
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke and Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke to Garland?
The road trip is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Roanoke and 91.7 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.34 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell
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 Campbell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Garland. Straight-line distance: 151.88 mi (244.43 km).
#1 Roanoke
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,753 |
| Coordinates | 33.0040100, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.34 | $48.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.57 | $59.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
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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