How far is Tyler, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Tyler, TX to Garland, TX is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
104.25 mi
01h 54m
Flight
88.45 mi
142.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.45 mi
Kilometers
142.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.25 mi
Kilometers
167.78 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Tyler
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyler
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Garland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyler
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
Pittsburg
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Tyler
52.1 mi
00h 57m
To Garland
52.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tyler and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Avenue

    2892 ft · 55 sec · North Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Gentry Parkway

    2507 ft · 51 sec · East Gentry Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyler 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Tyler Street
46.1 mi · 44%
Burton Road
17.5 mi · 17%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 155 North
11.5 mi · 11%
US Highway 271
5.47 mi · 5%
East Gentry Parkway
2.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Tyler Street

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsburg
00h 57m from Tyler
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tyler and 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 Tyler to Garland?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Pittsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Tyler and 52.2 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tyler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Longview

60 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Marshall

75 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Tyler, TX

78 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyler and Garland. Straight-line distance: 88.45 mi (142.35 km).

Tyler

#1 Tyler

The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.

Population108,222
Coordinates32.3512600, -95.3010600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Avenue (-95.300661, 32.351262)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.81
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.91 $27.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.29
Premium $4.59 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $3.99 $14.69 $29.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyler and Garland. The current time is 22:00:47.

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.