How far is Garland, TX from Alpine, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Alpine, TX is about 665.7 miles (1071.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 570.4 miles (917.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 40m 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 11h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Alpine.
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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
284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
929 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Rankin Highway
2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.1 km · 50 sec · East Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Alpine.
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 right
284 mi · 04h 48m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Garland and Rain Showers Likely near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Alpine?
The road trip is about 665.7 miles (1071.3 km) and usually takes 11h 50m 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?
Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 332.6 miles from Garland and 333.1 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 570.4 miles (917.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.3 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 $88.77 one way or $177.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Garland and Rain Showers Likely near Alpine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 570.37 mi (917.92 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-103.66206, 30.35862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1071 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 18m |
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 | $88.77 | $177.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $99.88 | $199.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $107.84 | $215.69 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $93.80 | $187.59 |
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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