How far is Garland, TX from Abilene, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Abilene, TX is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.6 miles (487 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
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.
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Abilene.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
128.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 80
4.4 mi · 7 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on North 1st Street
2071 ft · 49 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
78 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Abilene.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 259 South
Merge slight left
179 mi · 03h 12m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Abilene?
The road trip is about 331.6 miles (533.7 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Grand Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.6 miles from Garland and 166 miles from Abilene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.6 miles (487 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 $44.21 one way or $88.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Abilene.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 302.58 mi (486.95 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abilene
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
| Population | 124,407 |
| Coordinates | 32.4487400, -99.7331400 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-99.73314, 32.44874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.75 | $99.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.71 | $107.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.72 | $93.44 |
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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