How far is Garland, TX from College Station, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to College Station, TX is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and College Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and College Station.
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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
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on North Beckham Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fourth Street
2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street
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Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard
1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Vine Avenue
1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on North Link Street
1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street
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Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
22 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Craig Street
3218 ft · 1 min · South Craig Street
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Continue on Interstate Highway 45 South Feeder Road
2241 ft · 45 sec · Interstate Highway 45 South Feeder Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45
2287 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
1033 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North
146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North
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Turn right onto East Main Street
36.5 mi · 42 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
2723 ft · 54 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto University Drive East
1.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive East
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Turn right onto Northpoint Crossing
101 m · 17 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Continue on Northpoint Crossing
75 m · 13 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Turn right onto Texas Avenue South
103 m · 7 sec · Texas Avenue South
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Turn left onto University Drive East
80 m · 13 sec · University Drive East
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Turn right
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and College Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
36.5 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near College Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to College Station?
The road trip is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Frankston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.1 miles from Garland and 132.8 miles from College Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near College Station.
Stop Ideas Near Frankston
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 Frankston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and College Station. Straight-line distance: 222.1 mi (357.44 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College Station
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 119,260 |
| Coordinates | 30.6279800, -96.3344100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.88 | $79.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.06 | $86.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.45 | $74.91 |
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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