How far is North Richland Hills, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from North Richland Hills, TX to Garland, TX is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Richland Hills and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Richland Hills and Garland.
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Start on Blaney Avenue
45 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue
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Continue on Blaney Avenue
128 m · 20 sec · Blaney Avenue
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Turn right onto Oakland Lane
88 m · 18 sec · Oakland Lane
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Turn left onto Holiday Lane
800 ft · 22 sec · Holiday Lane
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Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820
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Turn left onto Boulevard 26
924 ft · 20 sec · Boulevard 26
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Turn right onto Bedford Euless Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bedford Euless Road
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Turn left onto Airport Freeway
1582 ft · 40 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
153 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
2230 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.5 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana
1943 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
2329 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney
1228 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney, Cesar Chavez Boulevard
719 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
644 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 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 North Richland Hills 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 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Richland Hills to Garland?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Cumby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from North Richland Hills and 93.6 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Richland Hills and Rain Showers near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Cumby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Richland Hills and Garland. Straight-line distance: 155.34 mi (249.99 km).
#1 North Richland Hills
The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 71,949 |
| Coordinates | 32.8343000, -97.2289000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.70 | $59.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
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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