How far is Garland, TX from Terrell Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Terrell Hills, TX is about 418.1 miles (672.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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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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 07h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Terrell Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Terrell Hills.
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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
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.7 mi · 9 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976: Walzem Road
965 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 35 North
131 m · 9 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Turn right onto Walzem Road
3093 ft · 1 min · Walzem Road
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Turn left onto Austin Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Rittiman Road
34 m · 6 sec · Rittiman Road
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Continue on Rittiman Road
74 m · 9 sec · Rittiman Road
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Turn right onto Eldon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Eldon Road
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Turn left onto Garraty Road
39 m · 4 sec · Garraty Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garraty Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Terrell Hills.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Garland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Terrell Hills?
The road trip is about 418.1 miles (672.8 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.2 miles from Garland and 208.8 miles from Terrell Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 357.2 miles (574.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 $55.74 one way or $111.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garland and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
McGregor
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Terrell Hills. Straight-line distance: 357.16 mi (574.79 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Terrell Hills
City in Bexar County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,451 |
| Coordinates | 29.4749500, -98.4508500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Terrell Hills (-98.45085, 29.47495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 673 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 12m |
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 | $55.74 | $111.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.72 | $125.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.72 | $135.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.90 | $117.79 |
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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