How far is Garland, TX from Keene, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Keene, TX is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
196.24 mi
03h 41m
Flight
172.24 mi
277.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.24 mi
Kilometers
277.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.24 mi
Kilometers
315.82 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 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
Greenville
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From Garland
98.1 mi
01h 50m
To Keene
98.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Keene.

  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

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    31.3 mi · 36 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Eastern Street

    927 ft · 31 sec · South Eastern Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1087 ft · 32 sec · East 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Fairview Avenue

    1759 ft · 1 min · South Fairview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
149 mi · 76%
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
31.3 mi · 16%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.32 mi · 3%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.29 mi · 2%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.09 mi · 1%
I 35E
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 50m from Garland
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Keene?

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 98.1 miles from Garland and 98.2 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 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 Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenville, 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 Greenville.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

76 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

79 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Keene. Straight-line distance: 172.24 mi (277.19 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population6,588
Coordinates32.3968100, -97.3239000
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Keene (-97.3239, 32.39681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.21 L · about $26.15
Round trip
$52.30
13.84 gal · 52.42 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.15 $52.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.42 $58.85
Premium $4.59 $31.77 $63.54
Diesel $3.99 $27.63 $55.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Keene. The current time is 22:25:14.

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.