How far is Garland, TX from Cedar Park, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Cedar Park, TX is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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 06h 01m.
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.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Cedar Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Cedar Park.
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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
36.6 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 1431: Cedar Park
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2217 ft · 57 sec · North Interstate 35
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Keep slight right
120 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto East Whitestone Boulevard
7.7 mi · 10 min · East Whitestone Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward 183A Toll South: Austin
1326 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road
1 mi · 1 min · 183A Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Brushy Creek Road, Cypress Creek Road
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Brushy Creek Road
762 ft · 19 sec · Brushy Creek Road
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Continue on East Cypress Creek Road
1720 ft · 37 sec · East Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Bell Boulevard
1960 ft · 38 sec · South Bell Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bell Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Cedar Park.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Cedar Park?
The road trip is about 333.6 miles (536.9 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Glenn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Garland and 166.7 miles from Cedar Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Park.
Stop Ideas Near Glenn Heights
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 Glenn Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Cedar Park. Straight-line distance: 278.11 mi (447.58 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Park
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 81,040 |
| Coordinates | 30.5052000, -97.8202900 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Park (-97.82029, 30.5052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.48 | $88.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.05 | $100.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.04 | $108.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
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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