How far is Garland, TX from Mansfield, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Mansfield, TX is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Mansfield.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2258 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 360 South
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
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Continue on Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street
1441 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Highway 360
968 ft · 19 sec · North State Highway 360
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
48 m · 11 sec · East Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Mansfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Garland and 91.5 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.41 one way or $48.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell
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 Campbell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 157.61 mi (253.65 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mansfield
The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.
| Population | 73,094 |
| Coordinates | 32.5631900, -97.1416800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mansfield (-97.14168, 32.56319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.66 | $59.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
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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