How far is Rockdale, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Rockdale, TX to Garland, TX is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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 04h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockdale and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockdale and Garland.
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Start on North Main Street
15 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cameron Avenue
8.6 mi · 12 min · East Cameron Avenue
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Continue straight
20.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit straight
696 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight left
79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Link Street
1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 155
20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on South Elm Street
2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway
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Continue on State Highway 155
19.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 155
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Continue on Frankston Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Frankston Highway
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Continue on South Vine Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Vine Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
1163 ft · 28 sec · South Palace Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1.5 km · 2 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockdale 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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockdale 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 Rockdale to Garland?
The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Frankston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Rockdale and 143.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rockdale and Mostly Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Frankston
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 Frankston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockdale and Garland. Straight-line distance: 240.22 mi (386.59 km).
#1 Rockdale
City in Milam County, Texas
| Population | 5,448 |
| Coordinates | 30.6554800, -97.0013700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $37.03 | $74.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.99 | $89.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
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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