How far is Roma, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Roma, TX to Garland, TX is about 682.5 miles (1098.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 555.8 miles (894.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
682.51 mi
10h 21m
Flight
555.82 mi
894.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
555.82 mi
Kilometers
894.51 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
682.51 mi
Kilometers
1098.39 km
Drive Time
10h 21m

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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 10h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in Roma
Fri, Apr 24, 7:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roma
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:21 PM to 5:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roma
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wells Branch
TX

Census designated place

From Roma
334.8 mi
05h 10m
To Garland
347.7 mi
05h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Grant Street

    79 m · 8 sec · North Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Avenue

    90 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Garcia Street

    12.5 mi · 14 min · North Garcia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  6. 6

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  29. 29

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  31. 31

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 49%
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 19%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 8%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 8%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 3%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.7 mi
555.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wells Branch
05h 10m from Roma
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roma and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Roma to Garland?

The road trip is about 682.5 miles (1098.4 km) and usually takes 10h 21m 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?

Wells Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 334.8 miles from Roma and 347.7 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 555.8 miles (894.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.7 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 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 $91.00 one way or $182.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 214 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roma and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Wells Branch

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

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

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

68 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roma and Garland. Straight-line distance: 555.82 mi (894.51 km).

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#1 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: US 83 (-99.015846, 26.405067)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1098 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.08 gal
91.17 L · about $91.00
Round trip
$182.00
48.16 gal · 182.34 L
Estimated CO2
214 kg one way
Round trip: 428 kg / 944 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $91.00 $182.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $102.39 $204.78
Premium $4.59 $110.55 $221.10
Diesel $3.99 $96.15 $192.30

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roma and Garland. The current time is 10:37:54.

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.