How far is Elgin, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Elgin, TX to Garland, TX is about 335 miles (539.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Garland.
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Start on East 2nd Street
87 m · 12 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1888 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Taylor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 95 North
26.2 mi · 36 min · State Highway 95 North
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Continue on TX 95
5.5 mi · 8 min · TX 95
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Continue on State Highway 95
4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on Southeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast H K Dodgen Loop
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Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 26 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin 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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin and 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 Elgin to Garland?
The road trip is about 335 miles (539.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Glenn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Elgin and 168 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.67 one way or $89.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Glenn Heights
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 Glenn Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Garland. Straight-line distance: 270.08 mi (434.65 km).
#1 Elgin
City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.
| Population | 10,756 |
| Coordinates | 30.3496500, -97.3702700 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $44.67 | $89.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.26 | $100.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.27 | $108.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.20 | $94.39 |
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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