How far is Sulphur Springs, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, TX to Garland, TX is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
72.07 mi
01h 11m
Flight
59.79 mi
96.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.79 mi
Kilometers
96.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.07 mi
Kilometers
115.98 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur Springs
2026-04-17T23:55
Arrive Garland
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur Springs
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
Mount Pleasant
TX

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

From Sulphur Springs
36 mi
00h 35m
To Garland
36.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street West

    1410 ft · 33 sec · Jefferson Street West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Street North

    82 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Loop 301

    1426 ft · 18 sec · Loop 301

  5. 5

    Turn left

    594 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Loop 301
50.9 mi · 71%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 23%
Jefferson Street East
1.77 mi · 2%
US 259
0.34 mi
Jefferson Street West
0.27 mi
Jackson Street North
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Loop 301

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 35m from Sulphur Springs
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs to Garland?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Sulphur Springs and 36.1 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Mostly Sunny near Garland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Garland. Straight-line distance: 59.79 mi (96.23 km).

Sulphur Springs

#1 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street West (-95.601114, 33.138506)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.20
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.60 $19.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.60
Premium $4.59 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $3.99 $10.14 $20.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur Springs and Garland. The current time is 23:55:03.

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.