How far is Garland, TX from Hurst, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Hurst, TX is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Hurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Hurst.
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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
130.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1647 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E North
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward Brown Trail, Norwood Drive, Precinct Line Road
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
528 ft · 13 sec · Airport Freeway
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Turn left onto Brown Trail
1.2 mi · 3 min · Brown Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pipeline Road
1248 ft · 27 sec · East Pipeline Road
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Continue on West Pipeline Road
891 ft · 25 sec · West Pipeline Road
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Turn left onto Harrison Lane
16 m · 2 sec · Harrison Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Hurst.
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
131 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Hurst?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 87.7 miles from Garland and 87.9 miles from Hurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.43 one way or $46.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hurst.
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 Hurst. Straight-line distance: 152.37 mi (245.22 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hurst
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 38,172 |
| Coordinates | 32.8234600, -97.1705700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hurst (-97.17057, 32.82346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.76 | $49.51 |
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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