How far is Garland, TX from Joshua, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Joshua, TX is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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 Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Joshua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Joshua.
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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
131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
25.3 mi · 28 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Turn right onto North Parkway Drive
1339 ft · 27 sec · North Parkway Drive
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Continue on South Interstate 35W
649 ft · 13 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Turn right onto South Interstate 35W
2731 ft · 55 sec · South Interstate 35W
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Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 707, County Road 604
1041 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
775 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard
821 ft · 25 sec · South Burleson Boulevard
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Turn left onto East FM 917
802 ft · 13 sec · East FM 917
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
1.2 km · 59 sec · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on Conveyor Drive
4.7 mi · 7 min · Conveyor Drive
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Continue on East 12th Street
1063 ft · 32 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Joshua.
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
132 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Garland and Mostly Clear near Joshua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Joshua?
The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Garland and 100.9 miles from Joshua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.87 one way or $53.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Garland and Mostly Clear near Joshua.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Joshua. Straight-line distance: 173.59 mi (279.37 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joshua
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,202 |
| Coordinates | 32.4615300, -97.3880700 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joshua (-97.38807, 32.46153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.64 | $65.28 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
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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