How far is Garland, TX from Southlake, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Southlake, TX is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Southlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Southlake.
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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
120.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 TEXpress West
2217 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 3 min · I 635 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West, TX 114 East: Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Dallas
2037 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth
3274 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 114 West: Bridgeport, William D Tate Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kimball Avenue
867 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 114
1.2 km · 1 min · East State Highway 114
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Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue
1110 ft · 35 sec · North Kimball Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southlake Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Southlake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Southlake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Southlake.
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
121 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Clear near Southlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Southlake?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 87.8 miles from Garland and 88 miles from Southlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.43 one way or $46.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Mostly Clear near Southlake.
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 Southlake. Straight-line distance: 147.89 mi (238.01 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southlake
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9412400, -97.1341800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southlake (-97.13418, 32.94124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.76 | $49.51 |
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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