How far is Highland Village, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Highland Village, TX to Garland, TX is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Village and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Village and Garland.
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Start on Greenbriar Lane
35 m · 8 sec · Greenbriar Lane
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Turn right onto Lakevista West
631 ft · 29 sec · Lakevista West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Village Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Village Road
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Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, US 77
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1171: Main Street
711 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
1290 ft · 20 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
1333 ft · 23 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Highway 121
3.3 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 121
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Sam Rayburn Tollway
17.3 mi · 19 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Airport Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airport Drive
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Turn right onto East University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
24 mi · 28 min · West Princeton Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1379 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1696 ft · 36 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
663 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
83 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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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 Highland Village 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.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
83 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland Village and 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 Highland Village to Garland?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Highland Village and 94.2 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.62 one way or $47.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
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 Cumby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Village and Garland. Straight-line distance: 140.38 mi (225.92 km).
#1 Highland Village
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,885 |
| Coordinates | 33.0917900, -97.0466800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.69 | $57.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.96 | $49.91 |
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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