How far is Garland, TX from Horizon City, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Horizon City, TX is about 770.8 miles (1240.5 km), with a travel time of about 13h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 682.9 miles (1099 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 21m 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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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 13h 10m.
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 Nolan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Horizon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Horizon City.
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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
178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
421 mi · 7 hr
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Merge slight left
148 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
977 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1075 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Boulevard West
1181 ft · 28 sec · Gateway Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ashford Street
570 ft · 20 sec · Ashford Street
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Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive
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Turn left onto Darrington Road
780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Jasper Drive
20 m · 3 sec · Jasper Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jasper Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Horizon City.
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 right
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Sunny near Horizon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Horizon City?
The road trip is about 770.8 miles (1240.5 km) and usually takes 13h 10m 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?
Roscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 384.9 miles from Garland and 385.9 miles from Horizon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 682.9 miles (1099 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 $102.79 one way or $205.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Garland and Horizon City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Sunny near Horizon City.
Stop Ideas Near Roscoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roscoe.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Horizon City. Straight-line distance: 682.91 mi (1099.03 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horizon City
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,642 |
| Coordinates | 31.6926100, -106.2074800 |
| Altitude | 1226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horizon City (-106.20748, 31.69261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 36m |
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 | $102.79 | $205.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $115.65 | $231.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $124.88 | $249.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $108.61 | $217.22 |
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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