How far is Garland, TX from Midlothian, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.11 mi
03h 15m
Flight
152.5 mi
245.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.5 mi
Kilometers
245.42 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.11 mi
Kilometers
281.82 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midlothian
Mon, May 4, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Garland
Tue, May 5, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-05-04T20:41
Arrive Midlothian
Mon, May 4, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Garland
87.5 mi
01h 37m
To Midlothian
87.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

    3065 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

    607 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

    67 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

    1915 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway

    2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ninth Street

    863 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 67

    127 m · 15 sec · North US Highway 67

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1109 ft · 28 sec · North 9th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
149 mi · 85%
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
9.74 mi · 6%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.32 mi · 3%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.29 mi · 2%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.09 mi · 1%
North 8th Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 37m from Garland
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Garland and 87.6 miles from Midlothian.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.

Stop Ideas Near Cumby

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 152.5 mi (245.42 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Midlothian

City in Texas, United States

Population35,146
Coordinates32.4823600, -96.9944500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.39 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.71
12.36 gal · 46.78 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.35 $46.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.55
Premium $4.59 $28.37 $56.74
Diesel $3.99 $24.68 $49.35

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 Midlothian. The current time is 20:41:45.

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.