How far is Alpine, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Alpine, TX to Garland, TX is about 652.4 miles (1049.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 570.4 miles (917.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
652.36 mi
09h 45m
Flight
570.37 mi
917.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
570.37 mi
Kilometers
917.92 km
Flight Time
01h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
652.36 mi
Kilometers
1049.88 km
Drive Time
09h 45m

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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 09h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Sat, May 2, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Alpine
Sat, May 2, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-05-01T21:11
Arrive Garland
Sat, May 2, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:45 PM to 5:15 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
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Alpine
332.6 mi
04h 52m
To Garland
319.8 mi
04h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph N
Destination
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alpine and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alpine and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue E

    74 m · 9 sec · West Avenue E

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    103 m · 20 sec · North 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Holland Avenue

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Holland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East US Highway 90

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto US Highway 67

    21.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on South US Higway 67

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Interstate 10 West

    677 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 10 West

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton

    24.1 mi · 23 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

    1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  13. 13

    Continue on Rankin Highway

    2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

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

  21. 21

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
285 mi · 44%
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 20%
Main Street
42.1 mi · 6%
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
37.5 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 5%
US 67
25.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

284 mi · 04h 47m

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
09h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
570.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
04h 52m from Alpine
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Alpine and Rain Showers near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alpine to Garland?

The road trip is about 652.4 miles (1049.9 km) and usually takes 09h 45m 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?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 332.6 miles from Alpine and 319.8 miles from Garland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 570.4 miles (917.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 $86.99 one way or $173.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Alpine and Rain Showers near Garland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Garland. Straight-line distance: 570.37 mi (917.92 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States

Population6,036
Coordinates30.3586200, -103.6620600
Altitude1364
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: US 67 (-103.66198, 30.358417)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1050 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.02 gal
87.14 L · about $86.99
Round trip
$173.99
46.04 gal · 174.28 L
Estimated CO2
204.6 kg one way
Round trip: 409.2 kg / 902 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $86.99 $173.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $97.88 $195.76
Premium $4.59 $105.68 $211.37
Diesel $3.99 $91.92 $183.84

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Garland. The current time is 21:11:07.

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.