How far is Pecos, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Pecos, TX to Garland, TX is about 576.3 miles (927.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 534.1 miles (859.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m 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 08h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Garland.
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Start on East 6th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Cedar Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East: Odessa
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
378.6 mi · 6 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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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 Pecos and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
379 mi · 06h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pecos and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pecos to Garland?
The road trip is about 576.3 miles (927.4 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.8 miles from Pecos and 287.4 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 534.1 miles (859.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 $76.86 one way or $153.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pecos and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Garland. Straight-line distance: 534.11 mi (859.57 km).
#1 Pecos
City in Texas
| Population | 10,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.4229100, -103.4932300 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 927 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 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 | $76.86 | $153.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $86.49 | $172.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $93.38 | $186.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $81.22 | $162.44 |
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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