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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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Greenbriar Drive
654 ft · 21 sec · East Greenbriar Drive
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Turn right onto North Phillips Ranch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Phillips Ranch Road
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Turn right
18.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183
1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
97 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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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 Granite Shoals and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waxahachie.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Cleburne
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Granite Shoals and Garland. Straight-line distance: 296.99 mi (477.96 km).
#1 Granite Shoals
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 5,162 |
| Coordinates | 30.5890800, -98.3839200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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