How far is La Marque, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from La Marque, TX to Garland, TX is about 325.4 miles (523.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
325.43 mi
05h 28m
Flight
287.15 mi
462.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.15 mi
Kilometers
462.12 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.43 mi
Kilometers
523.73 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in La Marque
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Marque
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Garland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Marque
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
Lufkin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From La Marque
166.5 mi
02h 44m
To Garland
158.9 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 La Marque and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Marque and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cedar Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cedar Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    675 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    30.9 mi · 35 min · Gulf Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 South, I 69, US 59: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Cleveland, Victoria, Texas Southern University

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South, US 59, I 69: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria, Cleveland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Eastex Freeway

    39.3 mi · 46 min · Eastex Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North US Highway 59

    1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    933 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    741 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  22. 22

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  23. 23

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  26. 26

    Continue on Kilgore Drive

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    3263 ft · 2 min · Houston Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Houston Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 135 North

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North

    11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135 North

  32. 32

    Continue on South Tyler Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street

  33. 33

    Continue on South Main Street

    1758 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Upshur Avenue

    2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto FM 2865

    4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2865

  36. 36

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  37. 37

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  40. 40

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  42. 42

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  44. 44

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
118 mi · 36%
FM 2865
33.9 mi · 10%
Gulf Freeway
30.9 mi · 10%
US 59 North
21.6 mi · 7%
US Route 259
19.2 mi · 6%
Burton Road
17.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eastex Freeway

Continue straight

42 mi · 00h 44m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
287.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lufkin
02h 44m from La Marque
Leave By
6:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Marque 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 La Marque to Garland?

The road trip is about 325.4 miles (523.7 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Lufkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from La Marque and 158.9 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.38 one way or $86.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Marque and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Stop Ideas Near Lufkin

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

32 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Marque and Garland. Straight-line distance: 287.15 mi (462.12 km).

La Marque

#1 La Marque

City in Texas

Population17,642
Coordinates29.3685700, -94.9713100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.971275, 29.36857)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.47 L · about $43.38
Round trip
$86.77
22.96 gal · 86.94 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.38 $86.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.81 $97.63
Premium $4.59 $52.70 $105.41
Diesel $3.99 $45.84 $91.68

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 La Marque and Garland. The current time is 02:30:19.

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.