How far is Garland, TX from Del Rio, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 575.7 miles (926.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 465.8 miles (749.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Del Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Del Rio.
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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
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West
1680 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
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Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on 19th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 19th Street
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Continue on US Highway 90 West
37.7 mi · 43 min · US Highway 90 West
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Continue on East Main Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 90
37.4 mi · 43 min · West US Highway 90
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Continue on East Military Highway
24.6 mi · 28 min · East Military Highway
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Continue on US Highway 90 East
5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 90 East
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Continue on East Gibbs Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Gibbs Street
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Turn left onto Spur 297
1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297
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Turn left onto East Garfield Street
115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street
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Turn left onto Spur 297
33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Del Rio.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Del Rio?
The road trip is about 575.7 miles (926.5 km) and usually takes 10h 34m 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?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.9 miles from Garland and 287.8 miles from Del Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 465.8 miles (749.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.9 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 $76.75 one way or $153.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Partly Sunny near Del Rio.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
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 Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 465.8 mi (749.63 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 927 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 10m |
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 | $76.75 | $153.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.36 | $172.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.24 | $186.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.10 | $162.20 |
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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