How far is Heath, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Heath, TX to Garland, TX is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heath and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath and Garland.
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Start on Bois D'Arc
21 m · 5 sec · Bois D'Arc
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Turn right onto Laurence Drive
2397 ft · 50 sec · Laurence Drive
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Turn left onto Laurence Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurence Drive
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Continue on Ridge Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 30
3011 ft · 60 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 East
856 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
110.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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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 Heath and Garland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
110 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Heath and Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heath to Garland?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Heath and 66.7 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heath and Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs
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 Sulphur Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heath and Garland. Straight-line distance: 114.5 mi (184.27 km).
#1 Heath
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,718 |
| Coordinates | 32.8365100, -96.4749900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.67 | $43.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.85 | $37.69 |
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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