How far is Garland, TX from Alamo Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Alamo Heights, TX is about 418.2 miles (673 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
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.
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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 Alamo Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Alamo Heights.
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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
131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.7 mi · 9 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
965 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
131 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto Walzem Road
3093 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road
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Turn left onto Austin Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Austin Highway
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Turn right onto Albany Street
111 m · 18 sec · Albany Street
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Turn right onto Kokomo Street
939 ft · 42 sec · Kokomo Street
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Turn left onto Blue Bonnet Boulevard
917 ft · 40 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Bonnet Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Alamo Heights.
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
132 mi · 02h 17m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Alamo Heights?
The road trip is about 418.2 miles (673 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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 209.2 miles from Garland and 208.9 miles from Alamo Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 $55.78 one way or $111.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
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 Garland and Alamo Heights. Straight-line distance: 357.16 mi (574.8 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo Heights
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,668 |
| Coordinates | 29.4849500, -98.4658500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo Heights (-98.46585, 29.48495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $55.78 | $111.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.76 | $125.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.76 | $135.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.94 | $117.87 |
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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