How far is Garland, TX from Mexia, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Mexia, TX is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
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.
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Mexia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Mexia.
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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
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 271
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Turn right onto East Northeast Loop 323
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Northeast Loop 323
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Continue on West Northwest Loop 323
4.3 mi · 6 min · West Northwest Loop 323
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Continue on South Southwest Loop 323
3046 ft · 43 sec · South Southwest Loop 323
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Turn right onto Chandler Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Take the exit right
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
6.2 mi · 7 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
2351 ft · 47 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight left
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wortham, Groesbeck
17.8 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Tehuacana Highway
749 ft · 14 sec · Tehuacana Highway
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Turn right onto North Echols Street
42 m · 11 sec · North Echols Street
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Turn left onto West Milam Street
2332 ft · 44 sec · West Milam Street
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Turn right onto North McKinney Street
1475 ft · 29 sec · North McKinney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South McKinney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Mexia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South US Highway 271
Continue straight
22.6 mi · 00h 26m
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 Mexia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Mexia?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Tyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Garland and 102.7 miles from Mexia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.40 one way or $54.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Mexia.
Stop Ideas Near Tyler
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 Tyler.
Tyler, TX
Mineola
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Mexia. Straight-line distance: 165.03 mi (265.59 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mexia
City in Limestone County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,287 |
| Coordinates | 31.6798900, -96.4822000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexia (-96.4822, 31.67989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.65 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
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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