Distance from Detroit to Garland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Garland (TX) is 986 miles or 1587 kilometers or 857 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Garland is 1160 miles (1867 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 174 miles or 280 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Garland, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Garland is 986 miles or 1587 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Garland, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Garland?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Garland, TX is 2 hours 16 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Garland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Garland, TX
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Garland, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Garland, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Garland, TX

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Garland, Texas is 1160 miles or 1867 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Garland, TX is 1160 miles or 1867 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Garland, Texas.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Garland, Texas is approximately 1160 miles (1867 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Garland, TX

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Garland, TX?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Garland take?
Detroit and Garland are 21 hours 10 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Garland

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Garland (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Garland
2025-12-19, 07:14:09 EST2025-12-19, 07:14:09 EST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Garland Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Garland, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1160 mi 1867 km 1007.34 nmi
Straight line distance 986 mi 1587 km 857 nmi
Difference 174 mi 280 km 150 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
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Garland Details

Garland is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 54' 35.4'' Longitude: W 96° 37' 49.2''
Latitude32.90983
Longitude-96.63033
StateTexas
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Garland, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 38 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 29 hours 10 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 23 hours 20 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 21 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 19 hours 26 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 35 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 43 minutes