How far is Garland, TX from Stephenville, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Stephenville, TX is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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.
A city in Rockwall County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Stephenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Stephenville.
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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
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2990 ft · 36 sec · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Big Bend Trail
28.8 mi · 33 min · Southwest Big Bend Trail
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Continue on Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
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Turn left onto East South Loop
1184 ft · 19 sec · East South Loop
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Turn right onto South Graham Avenue
1933 ft · 41 sec · South Graham Avenue
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Continue on South Graham Street
1773 ft · 36 sec · South Graham Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Stephenville.
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
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.
Sunny leaving Garland and Mostly Sunny near Stephenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Stephenville?
The road trip is about 256 miles (412 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?
Rockwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Garland and 128.1 miles from Stephenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garland and Mostly Sunny near Stephenville.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwall
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 Rockwall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Stephenville. Straight-line distance: 223.7 mi (360.01 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stephenville
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 21,687 |
| Coordinates | 32.2207000, -98.2022600 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stephenville (-98.20226, 32.2207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
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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