How far is Garland, TX from Fredericksburg, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 410.7 miles (660.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333 miles (535.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
410.65 mi
07h 41m
Flight
333 mi
535.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333 mi
Kilometers
535.91 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
410.65 mi
Kilometers
660.87 km
Drive Time
07h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Tue, Apr 28, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Wed, Apr 29, 2:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-28T11:30
Arrive Fredericksburg
Tue, Apr 28, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:42 PM to 3:12 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Garland
205.4 mi
03h 50m
To Fredericksburg
205.2 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Fredericksburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Fredericksburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

    16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2301 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Robertson Road

    663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road

    3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487

    2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1562 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas

    1658 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 138

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183

    941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243

    2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243

  26. 26

    Continue on East RM 243

    1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243

    11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West State Highway 29

    9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29

  29. 29

    Continue on East Polk Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Water Street

  31. 31

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    33.5 mi · 40 min · South US Highway 281

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg

    582 ft · 16 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  35. 35

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Fredericksburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
149 mi · 36%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 22%
Purple Heart Trail
46.8 mi · 11%
South US Highway 281
33.6 mi · 8%
West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 7%
East RM 243
12.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
333 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
03h 50m from Garland
Leave By
8:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Fredericksburg?

The road trip is about 410.7 miles (660.9 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Garland and 205.2 miles from Fredericksburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 333 miles (535.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 $54.76 one way or $109.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Frost City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Frost City Hall

Frost , TX
100 Garitty St, Frost, TX 76641
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 333 mi (535.91 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Fredericksburg

#2 Fredericksburg

City in Texas, United States

Population11,519
Coordinates30.2752000, -98.8719800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 661 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.49 gal
54.85 L · about $54.76
Round trip
$109.52
28.98 gal · 109.7 L
Estimated CO2
128.8 kg one way
Round trip: 257.5 kg / 568 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.76 $109.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.61 $123.22
Premium $4.59 $66.52 $133.05
Diesel $3.99 $57.86 $115.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Fredericksburg. The current time is 11:30:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.