How far is Garland, TX from Bastrop, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Bastrop, TX is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
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.
Town in Freestone and Leon counties, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Bastrop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Bastrop.
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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
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on North Beckham Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fourth Street
2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street
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Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard
1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Vine Avenue
1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on North Link Street
1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street
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Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Continue on South State Highway 6
11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South State Highway 6
1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road
8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Turn right
64.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Bastrop.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
75.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Garland and Clear near Bastrop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Bastrop?
The road trip is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Oakwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Garland and 161.7 miles from Bastrop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 $43.16 one way or $86.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Garland and Clear near Bastrop.
Stop Ideas Near Oakwood
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 Oakwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Bastrop. Straight-line distance: 281.95 mi (453.76 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bastrop
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,743 |
| Coordinates | 30.1104900, -97.3152700 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bastrop (-97.31527, 30.11049)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.16 | $86.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.56 | $97.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.60 | $91.20 |
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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