How far is Garland, TX from Los Fresnos, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Los Fresnos, TX is about 628.5 miles (1011.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 541.2 miles (870.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 15m 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
628.49 mi
12h 07m
Flight
541.15 mi
870.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
541.15 mi
Kilometers
870.89 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
628.49 mi
Kilometers
1011.46 km
Drive Time
12h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Fresnos
Tue, May 5, 4:22 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Wed, May 6, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-05T04:14
Arrive Los Fresnos
Tue, May 5, 4:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:08 PM to 7:38 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
11:44 AM 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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From Garland
314.8 mi
06h 03m
To Los Fresnos
313.7 mi
06h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Los Fresnos.

  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

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive

    1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Ferguson Road

    2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 271

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  15. 15

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Beckham Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Fourth Street

    2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard

    1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Vine Avenue

    1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 155 South

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South

  24. 24

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 155

    20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155

  27. 27

    Continue on North Link Street

    1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on West Oak Street

    11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  31. 31

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  39. 39

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  40. 40

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  41. 41

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  42. 42

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  43. 43

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  49. 49

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  50. 50

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  51. 51

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  53. 53

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  54. 54

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  55. 55

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street

  56. 56

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  57. 57

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  58. 58

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  59. 59

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  60. 60

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  61. 61

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    41.3 mi · 44 min · U.S. Highway 77

  62. 62

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island

    1645 ft · 39 sec

  63. 63

    Turn left onto State Highway 100

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  64. 64

    Continue on Texas State Highway 100

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Texas State Highway 100

  65. 65

    Continue on West Ocean Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Ocean Boulevard

  66. 66

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ocean Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
66 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
103 mi · 16%
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 11%
Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 6%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 5%
US Highway 259 South
33.9 mi · 5%
I 69E
31.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

75.4 mi · 01h 26m

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
12h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
541.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
06h 03m from Garland
Leave By
11:44 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Garland and Partly Sunny near Los Fresnos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Los Fresnos?

The road trip is about 628.5 miles (1011.5 km) and usually takes 12h 07m 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?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 314.8 miles from Garland and 313.7 miles from Los Fresnos.

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

The direct path is about 541.2 miles (870.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 $83.82 one way or $167.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Garland and Partly Sunny near Los Fresnos.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Los Fresnos. Straight-line distance: 541.15 mi (870.89 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
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#2 Los Fresnos

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States

Population7,826
Coordinates26.0717400, -97.4763700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Los Fresnos (-97.47637, 26.07174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1011 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.18 gal
83.95 L · about $83.82
Round trip
$167.64
44.36 gal · 167.9 L
Estimated CO2
197.1 kg one way
Round trip: 394.2 kg / 869 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $83.82 $167.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $94.31 $188.62
Premium $4.59 $101.83 $203.66
Diesel $3.99 $88.56 $177.13

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Los Fresnos. The current time is 04:14:33.

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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.