How far is Garland, TX from Palo Pinto County, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Palo Pinto County, TX is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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 Rockwall County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Palo Pinto County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Palo Pinto County.
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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
178.9 mi · 3 hr 12 min
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Merge slight right
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Interstate 20
871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on East Hubbard Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Hubbard Street
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Continue on US Highway 180 West
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 180 West
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Continue on Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Palo Pinto Highway
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on US Highway 180
1.1 km · 60 sec · US Highway 180
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Turn left
1.4 km · 4 min
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Turn left
922 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Palo Pinto County.
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
179 mi · 03h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Garland and Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Palo Pinto County?
The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Fate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Garland and 123.6 miles from Palo Pinto County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garland and Chance Rain Showers near Palo Pinto County.
Stop Ideas Near Fate
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 Fate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Palo Pinto County. Straight-line distance: 217.29 mi (349.7 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palo Pinto County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 29,320 |
| Coordinates | 32.7531800, -98.3130200 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palo Pinto County (-98.31302, 32.75318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.84 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $37.86 | $75.72 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $41.14 | $82.27 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $50.31 | $100.62 |
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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