How far is McAllen, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from McAllen, TX to Garland, TX is about 671.6 miles (1080.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 548.4 miles (882.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAllen and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAllen and Garland.
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Start on West Business 83
7 m · 4 sec · West Business 83
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Pecan Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Pecan Boulevard
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Continue on West Ferguson Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Ferguson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cage Boulevard
531 ft · 11 sec · North Cage Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 69C North, US 281 North
78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street
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Turn right onto King David Drive
31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAllen and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McAllen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAllen to Garland?
The road trip is about 671.6 miles (1080.8 km) and usually takes 09h 43m 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?
Hutto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 324.6 miles from McAllen and 347 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 548.4 miles (882.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.2 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 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 $89.56 one way or $179.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 210.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McAllen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Hutto
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 Hutto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAllen and Garland. Straight-line distance: 548.37 mi (882.51 km).
#1 McAllen
The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 143,751 |
| Coordinates | 26.2034100, -98.2300100 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 1081 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 22m |
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 | $89.56 | $179.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $100.77 | $201.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $108.81 | $217.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $94.63 | $189.27 |
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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