How far is Sachse, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Sachse, TX to Garland, TX is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sachse and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sachse and Garland.
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Start on State Highway 78
71 m · 8 sec · State Highway 78
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1509 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sachse Road
53 m · 3 sec · Sachse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Sachse Road
2478 ft · 1 min · Sachse Road
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Turn right onto Miles Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Miles Road
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Continue on President George Bush Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Continue on PGBT Toll East
1735 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6.2 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
115.7 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Sachse 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
116 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sachse and Mostly Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sachse to Garland?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Sachse and 72.8 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sachse and Mostly Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sachse and Garland. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.9 km).
#1 Sachse
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,964 |
| Coordinates | 32.9762300, -96.5952700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.48 | $40.97 |
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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