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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
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.
City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Pickett Street
14 m · 4 sec · Pickett Street
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Turn right onto King Street
83 m · 10 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1158 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Stonewall Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Stonewall Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
2763 ft · 49 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Moulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Moulton Street
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Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road
931 ft · 19 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
829 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
37.6 mi · 40 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 635 South
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
14.1 mi · 15 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 310
1660 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2891 ft · 49 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South: Houston
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
193.4 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1488: Magnolia, Hempstead
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
67 m · 4 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
1132 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1488
18.1 mi · 27 min · FM 1488
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1774
1286 ft · 22 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 203.48 mi (327.47 km).
#1 Greenville
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 29,374 |
| Coordinates | 33.1384500, -96.1108100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Magnolia
City in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,224 |
| Coordinates | 30.2093800, -95.7507800 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-95.75078, 30.20938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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