How far is Garland, TX from Taylor, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Taylor, TX is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Taylor.
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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
26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop
1556 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
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Continue on State Highway 95
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on State Highway 95
4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on North Dalton Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Dalton Street
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Continue on TX 95
3.5 mi · 4 min · TX 95
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Continue on North Commerce Street
11.3 mi · 16 min · North Commerce Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
26 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Taylor.
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 Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Taylor?
The road trip is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Garland and 158.8 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.36 one way or $84.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 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 Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Duncanville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duncanville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 259.16 mi (417.08 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,921 |
| Coordinates | 30.5707600, -97.4094400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-97.40944, 30.57076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.36 | $84.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.66 | $95.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.47 | $102.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
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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