How far is College Station, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from College Station, TX to Garland, TX is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Station and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Station and Garland.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto University Drive East
1 km · 1 min · University Drive East
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Turn left onto Tarrow Street East
2281 ft · 48 sec · Tarrow Street East
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Continue on East 29th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 29th Street
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Turn right onto Briarcrest Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Briarcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
2711 ft · 56 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
2953 ft · 1 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East State Highway 21
34.4 mi · 39 min · East State Highway 21
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Turn left onto North May Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North May Street
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Continue on State Highway 75 North
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North
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Take the ramp left
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
2106 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
28 mi · 32 min · West Commerce Street
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Link Street
1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on South Vine Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vine Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
1163 ft · 28 sec · South Palace Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Burton Road
1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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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 College Station and Garland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East State Highway 21
Turn right onto East State Highway 21
34.4 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving College Station and Mostly Cloudy near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Station to Garland?
The road trip is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.8 miles from College Station and 141.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around College Station and Mostly Cloudy near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Frankston
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 Frankston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Station and Garland. Straight-line distance: 222.1 mi (357.44 km).
#1 College Station
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 119,260 |
| Coordinates | 30.6279800, -96.3344100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.26 | $88.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.49 | $76.99 |
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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