How far is Garland, TX from Liberty, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Liberty, TX is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.09 mi
01h 45m
Flight
45.5 mi
73.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.5 mi
Kilometers
73.22 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.09 mi
Kilometers
107.97 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-18T23:30
Arrive Liberty
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Panhandle
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Garland
33.6 mi
00h 53m
To Liberty
33.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 3215

    731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215

  3. 3

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 8: New Boston

    1517 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North McCoy Boulevard

    10.6 mi · 16 min · North McCoy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Houston Drive

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 8

    12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 1631

    1624 ft · 1 min · County Road 1631

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 1632

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1632

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 1626

    1834 ft · 1 min · County Road 1626

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on County Road 1626

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1626

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 1617

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 1617

  18. 18

    Turn left

    91 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 19%
North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 16%
Houston Drive
8.85 mi · 13%
North Street
2.73 mi · 4%
County Road 3215
2.44 mi · 4%
County Road 1617
2.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 8

Continue on State Highway 8

12.5 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Panhandle
00h 53m from Garland
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Panhandle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Garland and 33.6 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 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 Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Panhandle

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

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

RAIL

Texarkana

36 mi away
100 East Front Street
RAIL

Marshall

75 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Hope

86 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Longview

88 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 45.5 mi (73.22 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Liberty

City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area

Population9,506
Coordinates32.8845800, -94.4482500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Liberty (-94.44825, 32.88458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.96 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.91
4.74 gal · 17.92 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.96 $17.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.15
Premium $4.59 $10.88 $21.76
Diesel $3.99 $9.46 $18.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Liberty. The current time is 23:30:32.

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.