How far is Garland, TX from Donna, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Donna, TX is about 675.7 miles (1087.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 546.4 miles (879.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 51m.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Donna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Donna.
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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
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
2577 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 433: Main Street
1566 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
2706 ft · 58 sec · East Expressway 83
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hooks Avenue
776 ft · 17 sec · Hooks Avenue
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Turn right onto South 11th Street
7 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Donna.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Donna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Donna?
The road trip is about 675.7 miles (1087.4 km) and usually takes 11h 51m 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?
Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 338.3 miles from Garland and 337.3 miles from Donna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 546.4 miles (879.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.3 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 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 $90.09 one way or $180.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.9 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 Sunny near Donna.
Stop Ideas Near Manor
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 Manor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Donna. Straight-line distance: 546.45 mi (879.43 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donna
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,316 |
| Coordinates | 26.1703500, -98.0519500 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Donna (-98.05195, 26.17035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1087 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 25m |
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 | $90.09 | $180.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $101.37 | $202.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $109.45 | $218.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $95.19 | $190.39 |
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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