How far is Garland, TX from North Richland Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to North Richland Hills, TX is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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 Hopkins County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and North Richland Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and North Richland Hills.
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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
130.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South, US 75 North: Houston, McKinney
1004 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1647 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street West, Elm Street
1049 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E North
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
10.9 mi · 11 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Boulevard
115 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 West
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
2229 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Holiday Lane
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820
1503 ft · 39 sec · Northeast Loop 820
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Turn left onto Holiday Lane
1988 ft · 58 sec · Holiday Lane
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Turn right onto Riviera Drive
118 m · 19 sec · Riviera Drive
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Turn right onto Blaney Avenue
62 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blaney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and North Richland Hills.
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
131 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Richland Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to North Richland Hills?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 89.3 miles from Garland and 89.5 miles from North Richland Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Garland and Showers And Thunderstorms near North Richland Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
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 Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and North Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 155.34 mi (249.99 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Richland Hills
The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 71,949 |
| Coordinates | 32.8343000, -97.2289000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Richland Hills (-97.2289, 32.8343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.83 | $53.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.97 | $57.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.20 | $50.39 |
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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