How far is Garland, TX from Flower Mound, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Flower Mound, TX is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 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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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.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Flower Mound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Flower Mound.
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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
81.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302
993 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Lee Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street
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Continue straight
27.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto North Airport Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Airport Drive
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn left onto South McDonald Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South McDonald Street
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Continue on Spur 399
1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward MacArthur Boulevard
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 121
734 ft · 12 sec · East State Highway 121
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Turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Round Grove Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Round Grove Road
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Continue on Flower Mound Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Flower Mound Road
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Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
1.4 km · 2 min · McKamy Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Simmons Road
892 ft · 30 sec · Simmons Road
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Turn left onto Hide-A-Way Lane
2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane
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Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
717 ft · 26 sec · Lake Coves Drive
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Turn right onto Wanda Lane
67 m · 8 sec · Wanda Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wanda Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Flower Mound.
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
81.3 mi · 01h 21m
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 Mostly Sunny near Flower Mound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Flower Mound?
The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Garland and 83.9 miles from Flower Mound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 $22.37 one way or $44.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Flower Mound.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
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 Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Flower Mound. Straight-line distance: 144.46 mi (232.49 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flower Mound
Town of Texas, United States
| Population | 81,482 |
| Coordinates | 33.0145700, -97.0969600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flower Mound (-97.09696, 33.01457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
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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