How far is Garland, TX from Cleveland, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Cleveland, TX is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Cleveland.
-
1
Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
-
3
Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
-
9
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
10
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
-
13
Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
-
14
Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
-
15
Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
-
16
Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.8 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail
-
17
Continue on Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
-
18
Turn left onto East South Loop
2.4 mi · 4 min · East South Loop
-
19
Continue on West Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
-
20
Continue on South US Highway 377
7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377
-
21
Continue on Dublin Bypass
4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
-
22
Continue on Southwest US Highway 377
2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377
-
23
Continue on US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67
-
24
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
-
25
Continue on US Highway 67
19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67
-
26
Continue on Early Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
-
27
Continue on East Commerce Street
16.7 mi · 19 min · East Commerce Street
-
28
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 567
2.2 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 567
-
29
Continue on Fannin Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fannin Street
-
30
Turn left
543 ft · 15 sec
-
31
Turn straight onto Farm-to-Market Road 1176
1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Cleveland.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Garland and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.1 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Cedar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Garland and 168.8 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 $45.01 one way or $90.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Garland and Chance Rain Showers near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hill
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 Cedar Hill.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 295.52 mi (475.6 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
City in Liberty County, Texas
| Population | 8,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.6766700, -99.2533300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-99.25333, 31.67667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $45.01 | $90.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.68 | $109.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.56 | $95.11 |
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 20, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.