How far is Saginaw, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Saginaw, TX to Garland, TX is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Saginaw and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saginaw and Garland.
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Start on South Saginaw Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · South Saginaw Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Industrial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Industrial Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Mound Road
2002 ft · 49 sec · South Blue Mound Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820
652 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East
969 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
1.6 km · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana
1943 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
2329 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney
1228 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney, Cesar Chavez Boulevard
719 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
644 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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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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2.1 mi · 5 min
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saginaw 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.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Saginaw and Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saginaw to Garland?
The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Saginaw and 98.2 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saginaw 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 Saginaw and Garland. Straight-line distance: 162.26 mi (261.14 km).
#1 Saginaw
City in Texas
| Population | 24,860 |
| Coordinates | 32.8601300, -97.3639100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.13 | $62.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.07 | $54.15 |
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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