Origin
Canyon, TX
Evening in Canyon on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canyon, TX to Garland, TX
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
8h 7m
Distance
437.4 mi
704 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 59m
★
6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 12m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canyon, TX
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Trip Overview
This 437.4-mile drive from Canyon, TX to Garland, TX is a solid two-day trip, totaling about 8 hours and 7 minutes of driving. With 97% of the route on highways, you'll be covering a lot of ground efficiently. Budget around $66 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops along the way. The journey primarily sticks to US 82 and US 62, offering a straightforward path through the Great Plains region of Texas. While it's possible to do this in one very long day, splitting it over two recommended days allows for a more relaxed pace and time to properly rest between stretches.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
218.7 miles from Canyon, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 97% of the 437.4 miles on major roadways like US 82 and US 62. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 208.1 miles on US 82, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. This profile suggests a route designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely experience a steady pace as you traverse the Great Plains, with minimal diversions from the main highway corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 208.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 62. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FM 1729.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 437.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1729): Navigation decision point; at 152.4 miles (US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 154.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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FM 1729
Turn right onto FM 1729
Navigation decision point
4
152.4 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
154.5 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
202.6 mi into trip
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~3h 40m in
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US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
7
220 mi into trip
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~3h 59m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Canyon, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville along the way.
Gainesville
220 mi in
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~3h 59m
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via US 82
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 208.1 mi | 3h 52m |
| US 62 | 148.6 mi | 2h 37m |
| US Highway 82 East | 43.2 mi | 49m |
| Central East Freeway | 16.4 mi | 16m |
| FM 1729 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Lamar Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Captain Henry Stout Bypass | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Lamar Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 208.1 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on FM 40
54 ft
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5 sec
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East FM 40
2
Turn right onto FM 1729
3.8 mi
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6 min
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FM 1729
3
Turn right onto US 62; US 82; TX 114
149 mi
·
2 hr 37 min
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US 62; US 82; TX 114
4
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
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40 sec
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North Main Street
5
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 82
6
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi
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53 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
8
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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Central East Freeway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
14 mi
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14 min
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Central East Freeway
11
Take the exit onto US 82
159 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 82 Business
269 ft
·
9 sec
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7th Street Southwest
13
Turn left onto US 82 Business
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Grand Avenue
14
Continue on US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Clarksville Street
15
Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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12th Street Southeast
16
Turn right onto US 82 Business
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Lamar Avenue
17
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Lamar Road
18
Continue on US 82
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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US Highway 82 East
19
Continue on US 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Front Street
20
Continue on US 82
17 mi
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18 min
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US Highway 82 East
21
Continue on US 82
1.6 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
22
Turn left onto US 82; TX 37
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Captain Henry Stout Bypass
23
Continue on US 82
24 mi
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27 min
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US Highway 82 East
24
Turn right onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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County Road 3215
25
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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FM 1701
26
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
For this 8-hour, 437.4-mile journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to split the drive over two days. The recommended two-day pace allows for comfortable driving segments, with your longest stretch being 208.1 miles on US 82. Make sure to factor in your two planned stops for fuel and rest, as the highway-focused nature means fewer spontaneous opportunities. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, particularly before embarking on longer stretches like the one on US 82, to stay within your estimated $66 fuel budget.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 218.7 miles from Canyon, TX, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 96 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218.7 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 218.7 miles or 3h 57m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canyon, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Canyon, TX
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Canyon, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 208.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 218.7 mi from Canyon, TX · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
219 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Wichita Falls, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
219 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 219 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 218.7 miles from Canyon, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Garland, TX
The final approach into Garland, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Garland, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Garland, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.09 one way
$132.18 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
153 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $72.34 | $144.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $78.09 | $156.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $96.57 | $193.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.2 | 1 | $45.93 | $21.00 |
| Efficient EV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.27 | $17.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175 | 2 | $61.24 | $27.99 |
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Garland, TX
Evening in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 6:30AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 6:28AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 7m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Canyon, TX to Garland, TX covers 437.4 miles and takes about 8h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 82, US 62, US Highway 82 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 219 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 218.7 miles from Canyon, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 437.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FM 1729): Navigation decision point; at 152.4 miles (US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 154.5 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Canyon, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville along the way.
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