How far is Garland, TX from Ennis, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Ennis, TX is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Ennis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Ennis.
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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
121.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 South
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 310
1660 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2891 ft · 49 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South: Houston
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
23.2 mi · 24 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 34: Kaufman, Italy
788 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 45
1846 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 45
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Turn right onto East Ennis Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Ennis Avenue
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Turn right
55 m · 13 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 Ennis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 259 South
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Partly Sunny near Ennis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Ennis?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Garland and 90.3 miles from Ennis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Partly Sunny near Ennis.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 139.98 mi (225.28 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ennis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 20,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3293100, -96.6252700 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ennis (-96.62527, 32.32931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.44 | $50.87 |
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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