How far is Garland, TX from Hondo, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Hondo, TX is about 463.3 miles (745.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 390.4 miles (628.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 24m.
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 McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Hondo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Hondo.
-
1
Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
-
3
Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
-
9
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
10
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
11
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
-
12
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
13
Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
15
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
-
16
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
17
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.9 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 410 West, Loop 368 South
2289 ft · 56 sec
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 410 West
1680 ft · 33 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
19.3 mi · 22 min · Connally Loop
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West: Del Rio
1.4 mi · 3 min
-
22
Merge slight left onto Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Cleto Rodriguez Freeway
-
23
Continue on West US Highway 90
25.4 mi · 29 min · West US Highway 90
-
24
Continue on 19th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 19th Street
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Hondo.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hondo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Hondo?
The road trip is about 463.3 miles (745.6 km) and usually takes 08h 24m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.8 miles from Garland and 231.5 miles from Hondo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 390.4 miles (628.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 $61.79 one way or $123.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hondo.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
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 Ross.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Cleburne
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Hondo. Straight-line distance: 390.39 mi (628.28 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hondo
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 9,492 |
| Coordinates | 29.3474600, -99.1414200 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hondo (-99.14142, 29.34746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 746 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $61.79 | $123.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.52 | $139.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $75.06 | $150.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $65.29 | $130.57 |
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 · May 28, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.