How far is Garland, TX from Mineral Wells, TX?

The driving distance from Garland, TX to Mineral Wells, TX is about 233 miles (374.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.1 miles (330 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
232.92 mi
04h 25m
Flight
205.08 mi
330.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.08 mi
Kilometers
330.04 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.92 mi
Kilometers
374.85 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Return by in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garland
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Mineral Wells
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 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
Royse City
TX

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

From Garland
116.3 mi
02h 12m
To Mineral Wells
116.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Mineral Wells.

  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

    178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 180 East

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East

  11. 11

    Continue on East Hubbard Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hubbard Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Oak Avenue

    85 m · 11 sec · South Oak Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 1st Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 259 South
211 mi · 91%
Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 6%
Highway 180 East
2.6 mi · 1%
Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.38 mi · 1%
East Hubbard Street
1.41 mi · 1%
Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
205.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royse City
02h 12m from Garland
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Mineral Wells?

The road trip is about 233 miles (374.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Royse City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Garland and 116.6 miles from Mineral Wells.

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

The direct path is about 205.1 miles (330 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.06 one way or $62.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.

Stop Ideas Near Royse City

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

49 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

86 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 205.08 mi (330.04 km).

Garland

#1 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Mineral Wells

#2 Mineral Wells

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

Population15,219
Coordinates32.8084600, -98.1128200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Garland (-94.66938, 33.5165)
End: Mineral Wells (-98.11282, 32.80846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.11 L · about $31.06
Round trip
$62.13
16.44 gal · 62.22 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $31.06 $62.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.95 $69.90
Premium $4.59 $37.74 $75.48
Diesel $3.99 $32.82 $65.64

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garland and Mineral Wells. The current time is 21:53:36.

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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.