How far is Garland, TX from Cypress, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Cypress, TX is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small city in Nacogdoches County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Cypress.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Cypress.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Upshur Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1758 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 135
11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135
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Keep slight left
15 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
68 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
556 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 59
1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on Stallings Drive
2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
919 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59
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Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive
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Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59
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Continue on Diboll Relief Route
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Diboll Relief Route
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll
1357 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Continue on TX 99 Toll West
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
29.1 mi · 31 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Cypress Rosehill Road
1750 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Cypress Rose Hill Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Cypress Rose Hill Road
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Continue on Fry Road
1037 ft · 29 sec · Fry Road
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Turn left onto Hempstead Highway
1398 ft · 24 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Cypress Road
58 m · 14 sec · Spring Cypress Road
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Turn right
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 6 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 Cypress.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Diboll Relief Route
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Garland and Chance Rain Showers near Cypress.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Cypress?
The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Nacogdoches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.6 miles from Garland and 152.1 miles from Cypress.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.51 one way or $75.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Garland and Chance Rain Showers near Cypress.
Stop Ideas Near Nacogdoches
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 Nacogdoches.
Nacogdoches, Texas
Longview
Tyler, TX
Marshall
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Cypress. Straight-line distance: 252.43 mi (406.24 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cypress
Cypress is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.9691100, -95.6971700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cypress (-95.69717, 29.96911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $3.49 | $37.51 | $75.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $42.97 | $85.94 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $47.03 | $94.06 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $60.24 | $120.49 |
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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