How far is Garland, TX from Kennedale, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Kennedale, TX is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Kennedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Kennedale.
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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
4.5 mi · 5 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Green Oaks Boulevard, Little Road
1564 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Green Oaks Boulevard, Little Road, State Representative Tony Tinderholt District 94
149 m · 14 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
2131 ft · 49 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn slight left onto Little Road
2935 ft · 1 min · Little Road
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Continue on Little School Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Little School Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedale Sublett Road
2 m · 1 sec · Kennedale Sublett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedale Sublett Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Kennedale Sublett Road
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Turn right onto East Kennedale Parkway
560 ft · 12 sec · East Kennedale Parkway
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
915 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Municipal Drive
41 m · 8 sec · Municipal Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 20 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 Kennedale.
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.
Sunny leaving Garland and Sunny near Kennedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Kennedale?
The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Garland and 91.6 miles from Kennedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garland and Sunny near Kennedale.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell
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 Campbell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Kennedale. Straight-line distance: 159.73 mi (257.06 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennedale
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,620 |
| Coordinates | 32.6468000, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedale (-97.22585, 32.6468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.66 | $59.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
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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