How far is Groves, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Groves, TX to Garland, TX is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Groves and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groves and Garland.
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Start on 39th Street
1497 ft · 48 sec · 39th Street
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
2439 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West Parkway Street
2448 ft · 54 sec · West Parkway Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 73 East
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 62 South
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 62 South
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Continue on South Dorman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dorman Road
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Continue on State Highway 62 South
26 mi · 38 min · State Highway 62 South
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Turn right
120.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
22.9 mi · 25 min · North Saint Mary Street
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Continue on East End Boulevard South
36.7 mi · 43 min · East End Boulevard South
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Turn left
570 ft · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
8.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
734 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 82
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Front Street
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 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 Groves and Garland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
121 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groves and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Groves to Garland?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Groves and 139.5 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 $37.30 one way or $74.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groves and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Center
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 Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Groves and Garland. Straight-line distance: 250.47 mi (403.09 km).
#1 Groves
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 15,268 |
| Coordinates | 29.9482700, -93.9171200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.31 | $90.63 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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