How far is Giddings, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Giddings, TX to Garland, TX is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266 miles (428.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
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.
City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Giddings and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Giddings and Garland.
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Start on East Austin Street
92 m · 11 sec · East Austin Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
8.5 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Take the ramp left
1575 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Link Street
1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on South Vine Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vine Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
1163 ft · 28 sec · South Palace Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Burton Road
1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
1780 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Giddings and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North State Highway 6
Keep slight left
79.1 mi · 01h 30m
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 Giddings and Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Giddings to Garland?
The road trip is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Palestine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Giddings and 159.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266 miles (428.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.57 one way or $83.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Giddings and Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Palestine
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 Palestine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Giddings and Garland. Straight-line distance: 265.98 mi (428.06 km).
#1 Giddings
City in Texas
| Population | 5,148 |
| Coordinates | 30.1827200, -96.9363700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.57 | $83.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.77 | $93.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.50 | $101.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.92 | $87.85 |
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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