How far is Stephenville, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Stephenville, TX to Garland, TX is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Rockwall County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stephenville and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stephenville and Garland.
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Start on North Graham Street
1773 ft · 36 sec · North Graham Street
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Continue on South Graham Avenue
1933 ft · 48 sec · South Graham Avenue
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Turn left onto East South Loop
1184 ft · 16 sec · East South Loop
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Turn right onto Glen Rose Road
2221 ft · 31 sec · Glen Rose Road
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Continue on US Highway 67
28.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
61.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Continue on West S G Alexander Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · West S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stephenville 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stephenville and Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stephenville to Garland?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Rockwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from Stephenville and 132.2 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stephenville and Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Rockwall
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 Rockwall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stephenville and Garland. Straight-line distance: 223.7 mi (360.01 km).
#1 Stephenville
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 21,687 |
| Coordinates | 32.2207000, -98.2022600 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.03 | $78.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.66 | $73.31 |
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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