How far is Carrizo Springs, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Carrizo Springs, TX to Garland, TX is about 556.8 miles (896.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 462 miles (743.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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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 08h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrizo Springs and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrizo Springs and Garland.
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Start on Peña Street
1125 ft · 21 sec · Peña Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street
698 ft · 13 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Nopal Street
43.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min · East Nopal Street
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Turn left onto I-35 Access Road East
650 ft · 18 sec · I-35 Access Road East
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Take the ramp slight left
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
60.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrizo Springs 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 leaving Carrizo Springs and Mostly Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrizo Springs to Garland?
The road trip is about 556.8 miles (896.1 km) and usually takes 08h 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 269.9 miles from Carrizo Springs and 286.9 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 462 miles (743.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.8 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 $74.26 one way or $148.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carrizo Springs and Mostly Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrizo Springs and Garland. Straight-line distance: 461.99 mi (743.5 km).
#1 Carrizo Springs
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 5,221 |
| Coordinates | 28.5219300, -99.8606100 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 896 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 56m |
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 | $74.26 | $148.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $83.55 | $167.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $90.21 | $180.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $78.46 | $156.92 |
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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