How far is University Park, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from University Park, TX to Garland, TX is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Garland.
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Start on Lovers Lane
2.3 mi · 6 min · Lovers Lane
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Turn left onto Skillman Street
3094 ft · 1 min · Skillman Street
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Turn slight right
1215 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto East Northwest Highway
5.4 mi · 9 min · East Northwest Highway
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Turn slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3187 ft · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 635 East
729 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Dallas
2500 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
3247 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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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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Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 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 University Park 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.
I 30 East
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving University Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 University Park to Garland?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 76.1 miles from University Park and 81.2 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around University Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Garland. Straight-line distance: 131.54 mi (211.69 km).
#1 University Park
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,885 |
| Coordinates | 32.8501300, -96.8002800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.97 | $41.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.48 | $50.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
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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