How far is Garland, TX from Conroe, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Conroe, TX is about 263 miles (423.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
262.96 mi
05h 15m
Flight
226.17 mi
363.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.17 mi
Kilometers
363.99 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.96 mi
Kilometers
423.2 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Frankston
TX

Town of the United States

From Garland
131.7 mi
02h 37m
To Conroe
131.3 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Conroe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Conroe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

    16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive

    1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ferguson Road

    2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 271

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  15. 15

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Beckham Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Fourth Street

    2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard

    1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Vine Avenue

    1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 155 South

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South

  24. 24

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 155

    20.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

  27. 27

    Take the exit left

    1329 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Loop 256

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Crockett Road

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Crockett Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Robb Street

    22.3 mi · 26 min · North Robb Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    2438 ft · 60 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 27 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 105, FM 2854: Conroe

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1357 ft · 30 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Davis Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Davis Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Pacific Street

    31 m · 5 sec · North Pacific Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pacific Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Conroe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 23%
North Robb Street
47.9 mi · 18%
US Highway 259 South
33.9 mi · 13%
South US Highway 271
26.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 155
20.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Crockett Road

Turn left onto Crockett Road

60.2 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
226.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankston
02h 37m from Garland
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Conroe?

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.2 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 131.7 miles from Garland and 131.3 miles from Conroe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conroe.

Stop Ideas Near Frankston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frankston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankston.

BUS

Tyler, TX

39 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

68 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

88 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

95 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Conroe. Straight-line distance: 226.17 mi (363.99 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Conroe

#2 Conroe

The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.

Population96,214
Coordinates30.3118800, -95.4560500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Conroe (-95.45605, 30.31188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.13 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.56 gal · 70.26 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.46 $78.92
Premium $4.59 $42.60 $85.21
Diesel $3.99 $37.06 $74.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Conroe. The current time is 03:09:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.