How far is Garland, TX from Highland Village, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Highland Village, TX is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.23 mi
03h 17m
Flight
140.38 mi
225.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.38 mi
Kilometers
225.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.23 mi
Kilometers
264.3 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Village
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-18T20:09
Arrive Highland Village
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Garland
82 mi
01h 38m
To Highland Village
82.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Highland Village.

  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

    81.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 302

    993 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lee Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Lee Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Airport Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Airport Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South McDonald Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South McDonald Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Spur 399

    1.4 km · 1 min · Spur 399

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 Business

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 121

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 121

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2351 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Railroad Street

    35 m · 2 sec · North Railroad Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Railroad Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Railroad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    2871 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2989 ft · 51 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North, US 77 North

    683 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2475 ft · 30 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road

    622 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2984 ft · 53 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Justin Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Justin Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Garden Ridge Boulevard

    2172 ft · 55 sec · Garden Ridge Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Brazos Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brazos Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Sellmeyer Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sellmeyer Lane

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highland Village Road

    891 ft · 26 sec · Highland Village Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lakevista West

    631 ft · 34 sec · Lakevista West

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Greenbriar Lane

    35 m · 5 sec · Greenbriar Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenbriar Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
98 mi · 60%
Lee Street
31.3 mi · 19%
Sam Rayburn Tollway
16.7 mi · 10%
East State Highway 121
4.46 mi · 3%
North Stemmons Freeway
1.6 mi · 1%
South McDonald Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 38m from Garland
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Highland Village?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 82 miles from Garland and 82.2 miles from Highland Village.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cumby, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Highland Village. Straight-line distance: 140.38 mi (225.92 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Highland Village

#2 Highland Village

City in Texas, United States

Population16,885
Coordinates33.0917900, -97.0466800
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Highland Village (-97.04668, 33.09179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.94 L · about $21.92
Round trip
$43.84
11.6 gal · 43.88 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.92 $43.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.66 $49.32
Premium $4.59 $26.63 $53.26
Diesel $3.99 $23.16 $46.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Highland Village. The current time is 20:09:49.

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.