How far is Silsbee, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Silsbee, TX to Garland, TX is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Silsbee and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silsbee and Garland.
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Start on North 5th Street
1900 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue N
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Avenue N
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Turn left onto Highway 96 Frontage Road
1155 ft · 23 sec · Highway 96 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
548 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
134.1 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
22.9 mi · 25 min · North Saint Mary Street
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Continue on East End Boulevard South
36.7 mi · 43 min · East End Boulevard South
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Turn left
570 ft · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
8.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
734 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 82
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Front Street
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 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 Silsbee 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.
Highway 96 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
134 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Silsbee and 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 Silsbee to Garland?
The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Tenaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Silsbee and 126.4 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Silsbee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Tenaha
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 Tenaha.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silsbee and Garland. Straight-line distance: 220.74 mi (355.24 km).
#1 Silsbee
City in Hardin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,610 |
| Coordinates | 30.3491000, -94.1779600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.94 | $67.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.18 | $76.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.23 | $82.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.86 | $71.71 |
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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