How far is Port Lavaca, TX from Garland, TX?

The driving distance from Port Lavaca, TX to Garland, TX is about 413 miles (664.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 357.9 miles (576 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
412.94 mi
07h 07m
Flight
357.89 mi
575.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.89 mi
Kilometers
575.97 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
412.94 mi
Kilometers
664.57 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garland
Sat, May 30, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Port Lavaca
Sat, May 30, 7:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Lavaca
2026-05-30T05:41
Arrive Garland
Sat, May 30, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Lavaca
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Franklin
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Port Lavaca
215.7 mi
03h 33m
To Garland
197.2 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Lavaca and Garland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Lavaca and Garland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Navarro Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Navarro Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    38 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  9. 9

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 21

    36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6

    11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Link Street

    1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto State Highway 155

    20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155

  26. 26

    Continue on South Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 155

    19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155

  29. 29

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on South Vine Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vine Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue

    1163 ft · 28 sec · South Palace Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Front Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beckham Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on East Gentry Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Gentry Parkway

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 271

    5.5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 271

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Highway 155 North

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 155 North

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 155 North

    6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Tyler Street

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Tyler Street

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 34 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Burton Road

    1222 ft · 21 sec · Burton Road

  43. 43

    Take the ramp slight left

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  45. 45

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

    1780 ft · 46 sec

  46. 46

    Turn left onto US Highway 259 North

    16.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 259 North

  47. 47

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Lavaca and Garland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
48 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
87.1 mi · 21%
North Tyler Street
46.1 mi · 11%
North Navarro Street
44.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 155
39.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 9%
United States Highway 77
24.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

79.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
357.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
03h 33m from Port Lavaca
Leave By
9:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Lavaca and Mostly Sunny then 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 Port Lavaca to Garland?

The road trip is about 413 miles (664.6 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.7 miles from Port Lavaca and 197.2 miles from Garland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 357.9 miles (576 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 $55.06 one way or $110.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Lavaca and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Lavaca and Garland. Straight-line distance: 357.89 mi (575.97 km).

Port Lavaca

#1 Port Lavaca

City in Texas, United States

Population11,671
Coordinates28.6150000, -96.6260900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Garland

#2 Garland

The fourth most populous city in Texas.

Population238,139
Coordinates33.5165000, -94.6693800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-96.626036, 28.614939)
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 665 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.57 gal
55.16 L · about $55.06
Round trip
$110.12
29.14 gal · 110.32 L
Estimated CO2
129.5 kg one way
Round trip: 259 kg / 571 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.06 $110.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.95 $123.90
Premium $4.59 $66.89 $133.78
Diesel $3.99 $58.18 $116.36

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Lavaca and Garland. The current time is 05:41:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.