Trip from Garland, TX to Bonham, TX

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

96.5 mi

155 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bonham, TX, TX

Bonham, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from Garland to Bonham, expect a straightforward journey covering 96.5 miles. You should budget about 1 hour and 56 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost of approximately $15, the route is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. Both the origin and destination sit within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your drive. Since the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

48.3 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive relies heavily on US Highway 82 West, which accounts for 84% of your total travel time. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 49.4 miles on US Highway 82, allowing for a steady, consistent pace behind the wheel. As you transition from the main highway onto Bonham Street, the character of the road shifts from open transit to local access. The journey maintains a functional feel, prioritizing efficiency over technical maneuvers or complex navigation. Expect a predictable experience that keeps you moving toward your destination without unnecessary detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 82 West is the longest continuous segment at about 49.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

605 ft 386 ft

Total Climb

358 ft

Total Descent

139 ft

Highest Point

605 ft

~96.5 mi in

Elevation Range

220 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 West and US 82. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near County Road 3215.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Garland, TX to Bonham, TX is easy. At 1h 56m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (County Road 3215): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 94 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | County Road 3215

Turn left onto County Road 3215

Navigation decision point

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 82

Turn left onto US 82

Navigation decision point

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94 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward TX 78: Durant, Bonham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 671 Toward TX 78: Durant, Bonham
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94.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | TX 78 / North Center Street

Turn left onto TX 78 / North Center Street

Navigation decision point

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96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 82 West 49.4 mi 55m
US 82 26.9 mi 31m
Bonham Street 3.4 mi 4m
Lamar Road 3.2 mi 3m
US Highway 82 East 2.9 mi 3m
Lamar Avenue 2.8 mi 4m
East Front Street 2 mi 2m
North Center Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US Highway 82 West — 49.4 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Bonham, TX.

1

Start on FM 1701

1.5 mi · 3 min · FM 1701
2

Turn left onto County Road 3215

0.1 mi · 37 sec · County Road 3215
3

Turn left onto US 82

27 mi · 31 min · US 82
4

Turn right onto US 82

1.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
5

Continue on US 82

17 mi · 18 min · US Highway 82 West
6

Continue on US 82

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Front Street
7

Continue on US 82

2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East
8

Continue on US 82

3.2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road
9

Continue on US 82

2.8 mi · 4 min · Lamar Avenue
10

Continue on US 82 Business

3.4 mi · 4 min · Bonham Street
11

Continue on US 82

33 mi · 36 min · US Highway 82 West
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 671 Toward TX 78: Durant, Bonham
13

Continue on East US Highway 82

0.4 mi · 1 min · East US Highway 82
14

Turn left onto TX 78

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
15

Turn right

57 ft · 9 sec
16

Turn left

81 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a compact trip without any mandatory stops, you have the freedom to hit the road on your own timeline. Given the 1 hour and 56 minute duration, it is easy to complete the entire 96.5-mile trek without needing a formal rest break. Ensure your tank is ready for the $15 fuel requirement before you depart Garland to avoid mid-trip errands. Since the drive is highway-intensive, stay alert during the long 49.4-mile stretch on US Highway 82 to maintain focus. Keeping a consistent speed will help you manage your fuel efficiency effectively as you head toward Bonham.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from Garland, TX, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.3 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonham, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Garland, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Garland, TX

This is one driving day of about 96.5 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Garland, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 82 West for about 49.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.3 mi from Garland, TX · 57m into the drive

Downtown Greenville, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

48 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Greenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bonham, TX

The final approach into Bonham, 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 Bonham, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.74 one way

$29.48 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $16.15 $32.31
premium $4.59 $17.44 $34.88
diesel $5.64 $21.44 $42.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.13 $4.63
Efficient EV 24.1 0 $8.44 $3.86
EV Truck/SUV 38.6 0 $13.51 $6.18

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Sunday

Local time

3:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bonham, TX

Afternoon in Bonham on Sunday

Local time

3:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Greenville, TX

48 mi in

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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Garland, TX to Bonham, TX covers 96.5 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 82 West, US 82, Bonham Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 miles from Garland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Garland, TX to Bonham, TX is easy. At 1h 56m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (County Road 3215): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 94 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Garland, TX to Bonham, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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