How far is Garland, TX from Prairie View, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Prairie View, TX is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Anderson 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 Prairie View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Prairie View.
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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
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on North Beckham Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Beckham Avenue
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1962 ft · 42 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fourth Street
2096 ft · 35 sec · West Fourth Street
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Continue on West Glenwood Boulevard
1279 ft · 30 sec · West Glenwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Vine Avenue
1970 ft · 36 sec · South Vine Avenue
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155 South
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on North Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue on State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on North Link Street
1290 ft · 26 sec · North Link Street
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Turn right onto East Palestine Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Palestine Avenue
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Continue on West Oak Street
11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street
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Turn straight
22 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Craig Street
3218 ft · 1 min · South Craig Street
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Continue on Interstate Highway 45 South Feeder Road
2241 ft · 45 sec · Interstate Highway 45 South Feeder Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45
2287 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
1033 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North
146 m · 18 sec · Interstate 45 North
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South May Street
2031 ft · 36 sec · South May Street
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Turn right onto East South Street
819 ft · 19 sec · East South Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
41.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South Madison Street
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Continue on East Washington Avenue
2113 ft · 45 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 6
1468 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
698 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Prairie View A&M University
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Sandra Bland Parkway
2969 ft · 1 min · Sandra Bland Parkway
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Continue on University Drive
1795 ft · 1 min · University Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto L. W. Minor Street
3 m · 1 sec · L. W. Minor Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · L. W. Minor Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Prairie View.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Madison Street
Turn left onto South Madison Street
41.5 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Prairie View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Prairie View?
The road trip is about 293.8 miles (472.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palestine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Garland and 146.7 miles from Prairie View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.19 one way or $78.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Garland and Mostly Cloudy near Prairie View.
Stop Ideas Near Palestine
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 Palestine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Prairie View. Straight-line distance: 248.86 mi (400.5 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie View
City in Texas
| Population | 7,013 |
| Coordinates | 30.0932700, -95.9877300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie View (-95.98773, 30.09327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.19 | $78.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.09 | $88.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.41 | $82.81 |
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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