How far is Andrews, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Andrews, TX to Garland, TX is about 503.5 miles (810.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 464.2 miles (747 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
503.48 mi
07h 36m
Flight
464.15 mi
746.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
464.15 mi
Kilometers
746.97 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
503.48 mi
Kilometers
810.27 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Wed, May 13, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Andrews
Wed, May 13, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Garland
Wed, May 13, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
8:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
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
Mingus
TX

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

From Andrews
251.5 mi
03h 48m
To Garland
252 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Highway 176

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West Highway 176

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Interstate 20

    764 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate 20

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    674 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    244.1 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

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

  11. 11

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andrews 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
244 mi · 49%
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 26%
West Highway 176
60.3 mi · 12%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 6%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 3%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

244 mi · 04h 06m

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
07h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
464.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mingus
03h 48m from Andrews
Leave By
8:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Andrews and Sunny near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 503.5 miles (810.3 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?

Mingus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.5 miles from Andrews and 252 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 464.2 miles (747 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 $67.15 one way or $134.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Andrews and Sunny near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Mingus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mingus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mingus.

RAIL

Cleburne

100 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

105 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Garland. Straight-line distance: 464.15 mi (746.97 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

City in Texas, USA

Population14,331
Coordinates32.3187200, -102.5457200
Altitude968
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-102.545778, 32.318908)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 810 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.77 gal
67.25 L · about $67.15
Round trip
$134.31
35.54 gal · 134.5 L
Estimated CO2
157.9 kg one way
Round trip: 315.8 kg / 696 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $67.15 $134.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.56 $151.12
Premium $4.59 $81.58 $163.16
Diesel $3.99 $70.96 $141.91

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and Garland. The current time is 20:26:24.

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.