How far is West Odessa, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from West Odessa, TX to Garland, TX is about 514.2 miles (827.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 469.6 miles (755.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Odessa and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Odessa and Garland.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West University Boulevard
11.3 mi · 18 min · West University Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 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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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 West Odessa and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
300 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Odessa and Mostly Sunny 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 West Odessa to Garland?
The road trip is about 514.2 miles (827.5 km) and usually takes 08h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Strawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.9 miles from West Odessa and 259.2 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 469.6 miles (755.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.59 one way or $137.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Odessa and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Strawn
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 Strawn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and Garland. Straight-line distance: 469.66 mi (755.84 km).
#1 West Odessa
Census designated place
| Population | 22,707 |
| Coordinates | 31.8423500, -102.4987600 |
| Altitude | 903 |
| 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: 828 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 24m |
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 | $68.59 | $137.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $77.17 | $154.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $83.33 | $166.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $72.47 | $144.95 |
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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