How far is Leon Valley, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Leon Valley, TX to Garland, TX is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
440.4 mi
06h 51m
Flight
362.31 mi
583.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.31 mi
Kilometers
583.08 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
440.4 mi
Kilometers
708.76 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Sat, Apr 25, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Leon Valley
Sun, Apr 26, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leon Valley
2026-04-25T14:30
Arrive Garland
Sat, Apr 25, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leon Valley
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Leon Valley
213.9 mi
03h 25m
To Garland
226.5 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leon Valley and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on Bandera Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bandera Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest Loop 410

    114 m · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 410

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 410 East

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Connally Loop

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  22. 22

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leon Valley 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 43%
East R L Thornton Freeway
133 mi · 30%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 13%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 4%
Connally Loop
13.2 mi · 3%
North Pan Am Expressway
6.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

125 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.1 mi
362.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
03h 25m from Leon Valley
Leave By
10:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley to Garland?

The road trip is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.9 miles from Leon Valley and 226.5 miles from Garland.

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

The direct path is about 362.3 miles (583.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.73 one way or $117.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leon Valley and Garland. Straight-line distance: 362.31 mi (583.08 km).

Leon Valley

#1 Leon Valley

City in Texas

Population12,301
Coordinates29.4952300, -98.6186300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Bandera Road (-98.618665, 29.495199)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 709 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.54 gal
58.83 L · about $58.73
Round trip
$117.45
31.08 gal · 117.66 L
Estimated CO2
138.1 kg one way
Round trip: 276.2 kg / 609 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.73 $117.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.08 $132.15
Premium $4.59 $71.34 $142.69
Diesel $3.99 $62.05 $124.10

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Leon Valley and Garland. The current time is 14:30:25.

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.