How far is Liberty, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Liberty, TX to Garland, TX is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Town in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Liberty and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty and Garland.
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Start on the route
35 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 1617
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 1617
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Turn left onto County Road 1626
2.3 mi · 9 min · County Road 1626
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Turn left onto County Road 1632
2 mi · 8 min · County Road 1632
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Turn right
73 m · 10 sec
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Continue on County Road 1631
1386 ft · 1 min · County Road 1631
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
8.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
734 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 82
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Front Street
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 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 Liberty and Garland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 8
Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Garland?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Panhandle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Liberty and 26.8 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Liberty and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Panhandle
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 Panhandle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Garland. Straight-line distance: 45.5 mi (73.22 km).
#1 Liberty
City in Texas, United States, part of the Houston metro area
| Population | 9,506 |
| Coordinates | 32.8845800, -94.4482500 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
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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