How far is Greenville, TX from Magnolia, TX?

The driving distance from Greenville, TX to Magnolia, TX is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
268.58 mi
04h 50m
Flight
203.48 mi
327.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.48 mi
Kilometers
327.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.58 mi
Kilometers
432.23 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Magnolia
Wed, Jun 3, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Jun 3, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-06-03T13:51
Arrive Magnolia
Wed, Jun 3, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Greenville
134.5 mi
02h 25m
To Magnolia
134.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Magnolia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Magnolia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pickett Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Pickett Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto King Street

    83 m · 10 sec · King Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1158 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stonewall Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Stonewall Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Street

    2763 ft · 49 sec · Park Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Moulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Moulton Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road

    931 ft · 19 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    829 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    37.6 mi · 40 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 635 South

    1043 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    14.1 mi · 15 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 310

    1660 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Central Expressway

    2891 ft · 49 sec · South Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South: Houston

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    193.4 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead

    1300 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    67 m · 4 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    1132 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto FM 1488

    18.1 mi · 27 min · FM 1488

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1774

    1286 ft · 22 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Magnolia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
193 mi · 72%
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
37.6 mi · 14%
FM 1488
18.3 mi · 7%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.1 mi · 5%
I 635 South
1.08 mi
Moulton Street
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

193 mi · 03h 17m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.1 mi
203.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
02h 25m from Greenville
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Magnolia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Magnolia?

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Greenville and 134.2 miles from Magnolia.

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

The direct path is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Magnolia.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 203.48 mi (327.47 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Population29,374
Coordinates33.1384500, -96.1108100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Magnolia

#2 Magnolia

City in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population2,224
Coordinates30.2093800, -95.7507800
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-96.11081, 33.13845)
End: Magnolia (-95.75078, 30.20938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.88 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.65
18.96 gal · 71.76 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.82 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.31 $80.62
Premium $4.59 $43.52 $87.05
Diesel $3.99 $37.85 $75.71

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Magnolia. The current time is 13:51:26.

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.