How far is Garland, TX from Burnet, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Burnet, TX is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
344.41 mi
06h 20m
Flight
282.23 mi
454.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.23 mi
Kilometers
454.21 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.41 mi
Kilometers
554.28 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burnet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Burnet
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Pecan Hill
TX

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

From Garland
172.2 mi
03h 10m
To Burnet
172.2 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Burnet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Burnet.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

    16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Robertson Road

    663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road

    3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487

    2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1562 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas

    1658 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 138

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183

    941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243

    2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243

  26. 26

    Continue on East RM 243

    1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243

    11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West State Highway 29

    9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29

  29. 29

    Continue on East Polk Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Polk Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Burnet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
149 mi · 43%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 26%
Purple Heart Trail
46.8 mi · 14%
East RM 243
12.1 mi · 4%
West State Highway 29
9.02 mi · 3%
State Highway 138
6.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
282.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pecan Hill
03h 10m from Garland
Leave By
11:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Burnet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Burnet?

The road trip is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?

Pecan Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Garland and 172.2 miles from Burnet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 $45.91 one way or $91.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Burnet.

Stop Ideas Near Pecan Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pecan Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pecan Hill.

RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

33 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

38 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

58 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Burnet. Straight-line distance: 282.23 mi (454.21 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Burnet

#2 Burnet

City in Texas

Population6,539
Coordinates30.7582400, -98.2283600
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Burnet (-98.22836, 30.75824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.15 gal
46.01 L · about $45.91
Round trip
$91.83
24.3 gal · 92.02 L
Estimated CO2
108 kg one way
Round trip: 216 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.91 $91.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.66 $103.32
Premium $4.59 $55.78 $111.56
Diesel $3.99 $48.51 $97.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Burnet. The current time is 02:59:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.