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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
514.21 mi
08h 00m
Flight
469.66 mi
755.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
469.66 mi
Kilometers
755.84 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
514.21 mi
Kilometers
827.54 km
Drive Time
08h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Sat, May 30, 4:53 PM CDT
Return by in West Odessa
Sun, May 31, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Odessa
2026-05-30T08:52
Arrive Garland
Sat, May 30, 4:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Odessa
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Strawn
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From West Odessa
254.9 mi
04h 00m
To Garland
259.2 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West University Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 18 min · West University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Loop 338

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Loop 338

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    112 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Odessa and Garland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
300 mi · 58%
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 26%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 6%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 3%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 3%
West University Boulevard
11.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
469.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strawn
04h 00m from West Odessa
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Cleburne

107 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

112 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and Garland. Straight-line distance: 469.66 mi (755.84 km).

West Odessa

#1 West Odessa

Census designated place

Population22,707
Coordinates31.8423500, -102.4987600
Altitude903
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: (-102.499127, 31.841808)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 828 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
18.15 gal
68.69 L · about $68.59
Round trip
$137.18
36.3 gal · 137.38 L
Estimated CO2
161.3 kg one way
Round trip: 322.6 kg / 711 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Odessa and Garland. The current time is 08:52:44.

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.