How far is Mexia, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Mexia, TX to Garland, TX is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Smith County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mexia and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mexia and Garland.
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Start on South McKinney Street
1475 ft · 37 sec · South McKinney Street
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Turn left onto East Milam Street
2009 ft · 34 sec · East Milam Street
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Turn slight right
98 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
749 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp straight
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
2022 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Athens, Waco
1599 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Interstate 45
2031 ft · 41 sec · South Interstate 45
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Take the ramp slight right
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corsicana Bypass
6.1 mi · 7 min · Corsicana Bypass
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Turn right onto East State Highway 31
9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31
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Continue on Northeast 2nd Street
9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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Continue on West Royall Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Turn left
1180 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1465 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on West Highway 31
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31
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Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway
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Continue on West Front Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Front Street
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Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue
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Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway
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Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto Burton Road
1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mexia and Garland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Tyler Street
Continue straight
29.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Sunny leaving Mexia and Mostly Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mexia to Garland?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Tyler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Mexia and 104 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.55 one way or $55.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mexia and Mostly Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Tyler
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 Tyler.
Tyler, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mexia and Garland. Straight-line distance: 165.03 mi (265.59 km).
#1 Mexia
City in Limestone County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,287 |
| Coordinates | 31.6798900, -96.4822000 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $61.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
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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