How far is Garland, TX from Kerrville, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Kerrville, TX is about 433.6 miles (697.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
433.58 mi
08h 10m
Flight
355.46 mi
572.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.46 mi
Kilometers
572.06 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
433.58 mi
Kilometers
697.78 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kerrville
Tue, May 5, 3:08 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Tue, May 5, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-04T18:58
Arrive Kerrville
Tue, May 5, 3:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Garland
216.9 mi
04h 05m
To Kerrville
216.7 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Robertson Road

    663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road

    3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487

    2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1562 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas

    1658 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 138

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183

    941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243

    2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243

  26. 26

    Continue on East RM 243

    1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243

    11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West State Highway 29

    9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29

  29. 29

    Continue on East Polk Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Water Street

  31. 31

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    33.5 mi · 40 min · South US Highway 281

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg

    582 ft · 16 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  35. 35

    Continue on East Main Street

    1691 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Friendship Lane

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  38. 38

    Continue on Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Sidney Baker Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
149 mi · 34%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 21%
Purple Heart Trail
46.8 mi · 11%
South US Highway 281
33.5 mi · 8%
West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 6%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 3%
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

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.

Drive Time
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.1 mi
355.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
04h 05m from Garland
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Kerrville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 433.6 miles (697.8 km) and usually takes 08h 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.9 miles from Garland and 216.7 miles from Kerrville.

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

The direct path is about 355.5 miles (572.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 $57.82 one way or $115.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Kerrville.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Kerrville. Straight-line distance: 355.46 mi (572.06 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Kerrville (-99.14032, 30.04743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 698 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.3 gal
57.92 L · about $57.82
Round trip
$115.64
30.6 gal · 115.84 L
Estimated CO2
136 kg one way
Round trip: 271.9 kg / 599 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.82 $115.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.06 $130.11
Premium $4.59 $70.24 $140.48
Diesel $3.99 $61.09 $122.19

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Kerrville. The current time is 18:58:09.

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.