How far is Garland, TX from Cameron, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Cameron, TX is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Cameron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Cameron.
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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
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
29.5 mi · 34 min · Robinson Drive
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
30 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Cameron.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Cameron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Cameron?
The road trip is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Garland and 147.5 miles from Cameron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.34 one way or $78.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Cameron.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Cameron. Straight-line distance: 228.17 mi (367.2 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cameron
City in Milam County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 30.8532500, -96.9769300 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cameron (-96.97693, 30.85325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.34 | $78.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.26 | $88.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.57 | $83.13 |
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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