How far is Granite Shoals, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Granite Shoals, TX to Garland, TX is about 375.9 miles (605 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297 miles (478 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
375.95 mi
05h 50m
Flight
296.99 mi
477.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.99 mi
Kilometers
477.96 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
375.95 mi
Kilometers
605.03 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Sat, May 30, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Granite Shoals
Sat, May 30, 11:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granite Shoals
2026-05-29T23:37
Arrive Garland
Sat, May 30, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granite Shoals
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Waxahachie
TX

A city in Ellis County, Texas.

From Granite Shoals
183.2 mi
02h 55m
To Garland
192.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Granite Shoals and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Granite Shoals and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Greenbriar Drive

    654 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbriar Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Phillips Ranch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Phillips Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18.5 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

    7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granite Shoals and Garland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 35%
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 26%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 15%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 4%
Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.06 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

125 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.9 mi
297 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waxahachie
02h 55m from Granite Shoals
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Granite Shoals and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Granite Shoals to Garland?

The road trip is about 375.9 miles (605 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Granite Shoals and 192.7 miles from Garland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 297 miles (478 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.15 one way or $100.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Granite Shoals and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waxahachie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waxahachie.

RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

50 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granite Shoals and Garland. Straight-line distance: 296.99 mi (477.96 km).

Granite Shoals

#1 Granite Shoals

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

Population5,162
Coordinates30.5890800, -98.3839200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: East Greenbriar Drive (-98.383854, 30.589187)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 605 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.27 gal
50.22 L · about $50.15
Round trip
$100.29
26.54 gal · 100.44 L
Estimated CO2
117.9 kg one way
Round trip: 235.9 kg / 520 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.15 $100.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.42 $112.85
Premium $4.59 $60.92 $121.85
Diesel $3.99 $52.99 $105.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Granite Shoals and Garland. The current time is 23:37:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.