How far is Garland, TX from Live Oak, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Live Oak, TX is about 432.7 miles (696.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348.2 miles (560.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Live Oak.
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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
178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
128.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
2298 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto East Highway 80
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Highway 80
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Turn left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Jake Roberts Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
1422 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto South Treadaway Boulevard
645 ft · 10 sec · South Treadaway Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
1429 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
39.5 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
20.4 mi · 21 min · Grassmeyer Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2335
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Live Oak.
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
179 mi · 03h 12m
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 leaving Garland and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 432.7 miles (696.3 km) and usually takes 07h 59m 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?
Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.2 miles from Garland and 216.4 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348.2 miles (560.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.5 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 $57.71 one way or $115.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Weatherford
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 Weatherford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 348.21 mi (560.39 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Live Oak
City in Texas
| Population | 16,661 |
| Coordinates | 31.1390600, -99.9295200 |
| Altitude | 654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-99.92952, 31.13906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 696 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 23m |
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 | $57.71 | $115.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.93 | $129.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $70.10 | $140.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $60.97 | $121.95 |
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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