How far is Garland, TX from The Woodlands, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to The Woodlands, TX is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237 miles (381.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and The Woodlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and The Woodlands.
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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
20.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155
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Take the exit left
1329 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop 256
3.3 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Turn left onto Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Crockett Road
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Continue on North Robb Street
22.3 mi · 26 min · North Robb Street
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Take the exit straight
2327 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2438 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Robinson Road, Woodlands Parkway
1626 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1584 ft · 32 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Lake Woodlands Drive
1031 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Woodlands Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Woodlands Drive
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Turn left onto Grogans Mill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Grogans Mill Road
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Turn slight right
2430 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodlands Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Woodlands Parkway
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Turn right onto East Panther Creek Drive
156 m · 15 sec · East Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Pebble Cove Drive
1009 ft · 35 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and The Woodlands.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Crockett Road
Turn left onto Crockett Road
60.2 mi · 01h 09m
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 Cloudy leaving Garland and Partly Sunny near The Woodlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to The Woodlands?
The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Frankston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138 miles from Garland and 137.5 miles from The Woodlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237 miles (381.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.73 one way or $73.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Garland and Partly Sunny near The Woodlands.
Stop Ideas Near Frankston
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 Frankston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and The Woodlands. Straight-line distance: 236.98 mi (381.39 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Woodlands
A city in Montgomery County, Texas.
| Population | 93,847 |
| Coordinates | 30.1579900, -95.4893800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Woodlands (-95.48938, 30.15799)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.73 | $73.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.62 | $89.25 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.81 | $77.62 |
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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