How far is Garland, TX from Canyon Lake, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Canyon Lake, TX is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m 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 07h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Canyon Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Canyon Lake.
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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
1615 ft · 20 sec · Interstate Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Avenue
895 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South
1311 ft · 30 sec · Interstate 35 South
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Turn right onto South Walnut Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Walnut Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 46 West
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 46 West
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Turn slight right
1467 ft · 54 sec
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Turn slight right
33 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto FM 2673
2 mi · 3 min · FM 2673
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Continue on Cranes Mill Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cranes Mill Road
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Turn right onto Oblate Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Oblate Drive
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Continue on Lighthouse Drive
1106 ft · 49 sec · Lighthouse Drive
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Turn right onto Robin Hood Drive
528 ft · 24 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Continue on Robin Hood Drive
761 ft · 34 sec · Robin Hood Drive
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Turn left onto Canyon Lake Drive
2222 ft · 2 min · Canyon Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Canyon Lake.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Canyon Lake?
The road trip is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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 206.4 miles from Garland and 206 miles from Canyon Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.9 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 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 $54.98 one way or $109.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
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 Canyon Lake. Straight-line distance: 328.45 mi (528.59 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon Lake
City in Comal County, Texas, United States
| Population | 21,262 |
| Coordinates | 29.8752200, -98.2625100 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon Lake (-98.26251, 29.87522)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 664 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $54.98 | $109.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.87 | $123.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $66.80 | $133.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.10 | $116.20 |
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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