How far is Garland, TX from Pflugerville, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Pflugerville, TX is about 333.7 miles (537 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274 miles (441 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Pflugerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Pflugerville.
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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
131.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 685 South: Kelly Lane
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto TX 130 Frontage Road
1 km · 1 min · TX 130 Frontage Road
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Continue on State Highway 130
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 130
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Turn right onto FM 685
1 km · 1 min · FM 685
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Continue on Farm-to-market Road 685
1.6 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-market Road 685
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Turn right onto East Pecan Street
2186 ft · 60 sec · East Pecan Street
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Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Pflugerville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pflugerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Pflugerville?
The road trip is about 333.7 miles (537 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Glenn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167 miles from Garland and 166.8 miles from Pflugerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274 miles (441 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pflugerville.
Stop Ideas Near Glenn Heights
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 Glenn Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Pflugerville. Straight-line distance: 274.02 mi (441 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pflugerville
The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.
| Population | 66,826 |
| Coordinates | 30.4393700, -97.6200000 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pflugerville (-97.62, 30.43937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.48 | $88.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.05 | $100.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.04 | $108.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
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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