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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.24 mi
02h 52m
Flight
155.34 mi
249.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.34 mi
Kilometers
249.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.24 mi
Kilometers
294.9 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Fri, May 1, 3:33 PM CDT
Return by in North Richland Hills
Fri, May 1, 6:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Richland Hills
2026-05-01T12:41
Arrive Garland
Fri, May 1, 3:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Richland Hills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cumby
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From North Richland Hills
89.6 mi
01h 26m
To Garland
93.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Blaney Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Blaney Avenue

    128 m · 20 sec · Blaney Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oakland Lane

    88 m · 18 sec · Oakland Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holiday Lane

    800 ft · 22 sec · Holiday Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Boulevard 26

    924 ft · 20 sec · Boulevard 26

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bedford Euless Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bedford Euless Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Airport Freeway

    1582 ft · 40 sec · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North

    153 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2230 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana

    1943 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard

    100 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    2329 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney

    1228 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney, Cesar Chavez Boulevard

    719 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    644 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
132 mi · 72%
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi · 9%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 8%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.93 mi · 3%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.53 mi · 2%
I 30 East
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumby
01h 26m from North Richland Hills
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Richland Hills and Rain Showers near Garland.

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cumby, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cumby.

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

82 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

98 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
400 South Houston St.

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).

North Richland Hills

#1 North Richland Hills

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population71,949
Coordinates32.8343000, -97.2289000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaney Avenue (-97.229315, 32.834293)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.48 L · about $24.45
Round trip
$48.90
12.94 gal · 48.96 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Richland Hills and Garland. The current time is 12:41:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.