How far is Garland, TX from Kirby, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Kirby, TX is about 419.2 miles (674.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.4 miles (572 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
419.19 mi
07h 35m
Flight
355.42 mi
571.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.42 mi
Kilometers
571.99 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
419.19 mi
Kilometers
674.62 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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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 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 PM to 3:05 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
8:50 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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Garland
209.8 mi
03h 47m
To Kirby
209.5 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 78: Kirby

    592 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 410

    79 m · 7 sec · Northeast Loop 410

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Interstate Drive

    1158 ft · 53 sec · Interstate Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seguin Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Seguin Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Seguin Road

    3238 ft · 2 min · Old Seguin Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vinecrest Drive

    1914 ft · 1 min · Vinecrest Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Redding Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
155 mi · 37%
US Highway 259 South
149 mi · 35%
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 21%
North Pan Am Expressway
10 mi · 2%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.73 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

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
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.8 mi
355.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
03h 47m from Garland
Leave By
8:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Kirby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 419.2 miles (674.6 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.8 miles from Garland and 209.5 miles from Kirby.

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

The direct path is about 355.4 miles (572 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 $55.89 one way or $111.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Kirby.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2.4 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 14.4 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 14.6 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 Hillsboro.

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Kirby. Straight-line distance: 355.42 mi (571.99 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Kirby

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,719
Coordinates29.4632900, -98.3855700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Kirby (-98.38557, 29.46329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 675 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.79 gal
55.99 L · about $55.89
Round trip
$111.78
29.58 gal · 111.98 L
Estimated CO2
131.4 kg one way
Round trip: 262.9 kg / 580 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.89 $111.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.89 $125.77
Premium $4.59 $67.90 $135.80
Diesel $3.99 $59.06 $118.11

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 Kirby. The current time is 04:41:53.

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.