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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.46 mi
02h 15m
Flight
117.38 mi
188.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.38 mi
Kilometers
188.9 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.46 mi
Kilometers
234.09 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Sachse
Tue, May 5, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sachse
2026-05-04T21:14
Arrive Garland
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sachse
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
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Sachse
72.6 mi
01h 07m
To Garland
72.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 78

    71 m · 8 sec · State Highway 78

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    1509 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Sachse Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Sachse Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Sachse Road

    2478 ft · 1 min · Sachse Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Miles Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Miles Road

  6. 6

    Continue on President George Bush Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on PGBT Toll East

    1735 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    921 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    115.7 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 East
117 mi · 80%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 11%
President George Bush Turnpike
6.16 mi · 4%
Miles Road
1.6 mi · 1%
President George Bush Highway
0.82 mi · 1%
Sachse Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 07m from Sachse
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs.

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

102 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sachse and Garland. Straight-line distance: 117.38 mi (188.9 km).

Sachse

#1 Sachse

City in Texas, United States

Population25,964
Coordinates32.9762300, -96.5952700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.595301, 32.976211)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.77
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sachse and Garland. The current time is 21:14:26.

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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.