Origin
Garland, TX
Night in Garland on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garland, TX to Paris, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 57.7-mile drive from Garland, Texas, to Paris, Texas, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops and costing an estimated $9 in fuel. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. Primarily utilizing US 82, this trip is a highway-focused experience, ideal for those looking for a direct and efficient journey between these two North Texas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 26.9 mi | 31m |
| US Highway 82 West | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| Lamar Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 82 East | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Lamar Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Front Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| FM 1701 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 26.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Paris, 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
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lamar Avenue
10
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
1st Street Southeast
11
Arrive at destination
1st Street Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
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
4
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
1st Street Southeast
Turn left onto 1st Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.72 one way
$17.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Paris, TX
Night in Paris on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
1h 10m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find this drive to be predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the journey on major roads like US 82 and Lamar Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.9 miles on US 82, meaning there are ample opportunities for passing or maintaining a steady speed. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type, making it a predictable and smooth ride for most of its 57.7-mile length.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.9 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 82 West. 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Garland, TX to Paris, TX is easy. At 1h 10m with 83% 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 57.7 miles (1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Garland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1891
Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.
Arriving in Paris, TX
Full guide →Founded 1845
Paris is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of North Texas.
Top landmarks
- • First Church of Christ, Scientist — church building in Texas, United States of America
- • First Presbyterian Church — building in Paris, Lamar County, Texas
- • First United Methodist Church — historic church in Paris, Texas, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.9 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 57.7 miles (1st Street Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paris, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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