How far is Garland, TX from La Homa, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to La Homa, TX is about 681 miles (1096 km), with a travel time of about 12h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 548.5 miles (882.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 00m 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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Flight Distance
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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 12h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and La Homa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and La Homa.
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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
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
11.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Expressway 83
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Expressway 83
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Turn right onto North Bentsen Palm Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Bentsen Palm Drive
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Turn right onto Del Norte Drive
1198 ft · 53 sec · Del Norte Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Del Norte Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and La Homa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near La Homa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to La Homa?
The road trip is about 681 miles (1096 km) and usually takes 12h 00m 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?
Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 341 miles from Garland and 340 miles from La Homa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 548.5 miles (882.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.5 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 $90.81 one way or $181.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 213.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Sunny near La Homa.
Stop Ideas Near Manor
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 Manor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and La Homa. Straight-line distance: 548.55 mi (882.81 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Homa
Census designated place
| Population | 11,985 |
| Coordinates | 26.2500700, -98.3636300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Homa (-98.36363, 26.25007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1096 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 29m |
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 | $90.81 | $181.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $102.18 | $204.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $110.32 | $220.64 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $95.95 | $191.90 |
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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