How far is Hempstead, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Hempstead, TX to Garland, TX is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.48 mi
05h 03m
Flight
250.29 mi
402.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.29 mi
Kilometers
402.81 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.48 mi
Kilometers
465.87 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Hempstead
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempstead
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempstead
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
Palestine
TX

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

From Hempstead
143.5 mi
02h 31m
To Garland
146 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on Austin Street

    19 m · 6 sec · Austin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 90, TX 105 West: Anderson, Brenham

    949 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    2353 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 6

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Washington Avenue

    1778 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 90

    41.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Highway 90

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East South Street

    819 ft · 19 sec · East South Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South May Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South May Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 75 North

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 75 North

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett

    2106 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    28 mi · 32 min · West Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Link Street

    1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 155

    20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155

  19. 19

    Continue on South Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 155

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155

  22. 22

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Vine Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vine Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue

    1163 ft · 28 sec · South Palace Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  40. 40

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempstead and Garland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Tyler Street
46.1 mi · 16%
State Highway 90
41.5 mi · 14%
State Highway 155
39.9 mi · 14%
West Commerce Street
35.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 75 North
35.1 mi · 12%
Burton Road
17.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 90

Continue on State Highway 90

41.5 mi · 01h 02m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
250.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palestine
02h 31m from Hempstead
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hempstead 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 Hempstead to Garland?

The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Palestine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Hempstead and 146 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hempstead and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Palestine

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

73 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

95 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
RAIL

Mineola

101 mi away
115 East Front St.
RAIL

Longview

118 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Garland. Straight-line distance: 250.29 mi (402.81 km).

Hempstead

#1 Hempstead

City in Texas, USA

Population8,835
Coordinates30.0974400, -96.0782900
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin Street (-96.078292, 30.097403)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.67 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.24
20.44 gal · 77.34 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.62 $77.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.46 $86.91
Premium $4.59 $46.92 $93.84
Diesel $3.99 $40.81 $81.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempstead and Garland. The current time is 02:30:12.

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.