How far is Schertz, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Schertz, TX to Garland, TX is about 429.9 miles (691.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346.3 miles (557.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
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.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schertz and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schertz and Garland.
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Start on 1st Street
18 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto John E Peterson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · John E Peterson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roy Richard Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · Roy Richard Drive
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 North
2433 ft · 42 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
132 m · 9 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
9.2 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schertz and Garland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Schertz and Mostly Clear near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schertz to Garland?
The road trip is about 429.9 miles (691.9 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.1 miles from Schertz and 225.9 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346.3 miles (557.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.6 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 $57.33 one way or $114.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schertz and Mostly Clear near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Frost City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schertz and Garland. Straight-line distance: 346.32 mi (557.35 km).
#1 Schertz
A city in Guadalupe County, Texas.
| Population | 42,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.5521700, -98.2697300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 692 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $57.33 | $114.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.50 | $129.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $69.65 | $139.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $60.57 | $121.15 |
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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