How far is McGregor, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from McGregor, TX to Garland, TX is about 255.4 miles (411 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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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 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McGregor and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McGregor and Garland.
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Start on West McGregor Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · West McGregor Drive
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Continue on West US Highway 84
5.3 mi · 6 min · West US Highway 84
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Continue on George W Bush Parkway
7.3 mi · 9 min · George W Bush Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 298: Franklin Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward South Valley Mills Drive
671 ft · 18 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Keep slight left
556 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Valley Mills Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Valley Mills Drive
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Turn left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McGregor 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving McGregor and Mostly Clear near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McGregor to Garland?
The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Heath is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from McGregor and 123.4 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 8:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around McGregor and Mostly Clear near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Heath
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 Heath.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGregor and Garland. Straight-line distance: 214.47 mi (345.16 km).
#1 McGregor
City in Texas
| Population | 5,413 |
| Coordinates | 31.4440600, -97.4091800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.36 | $82.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
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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