How far is Canyon Lake, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Canyon Lake, TX to Garland, TX is about 420.9 miles (677.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Lake and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Lake and Garland.
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Start on Sherwood Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Continue on Canyon Lake Drive
2387 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
155 m · 26 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Continue on Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cranes Mill Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Cranes Mill Road
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1786 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 46 West
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 46 West
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Continue on North Walnut Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Interstate 35 South
1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 35 South
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1085 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 35
111 m · 4 sec · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon Lake and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canyon Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canyon Lake to Garland?
The road trip is about 420.9 miles (677.3 km) and usually takes 06h 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.4 miles from Canyon Lake and 214.4 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.4 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 $56.12 one way or $112.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canyon Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
McGregor
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Lake and Garland. Straight-line distance: 328.45 mi (528.59 km).
#1 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 677 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $56.12 | $112.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.14 | $126.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $68.18 | $136.35 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.30 | $118.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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