How far is The Woodlands, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from The Woodlands, TX to Garland, TX is about 276.5 miles (445 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237 miles (381.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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 51m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Woodlands and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Woodlands and Garland.
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Start on Pebble Cove Drive
1009 ft · 36 sec · Pebble Cove Drive
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Turn right onto East Panther Creek Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · East Panther Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Woodlands Drive
2568 ft · 55 sec · Lake Woodlands Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeside Boulevard
2839 ft · 1 min · Lakeside Boulevard
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Turn right onto Research Forest Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Research Forest Drive
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
1 mi · 2 min · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
844 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
2810 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
22.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on Prospect Drive
27.5 mi · 32 min · Prospect Drive
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
50 m · 6 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
32.6 mi · 38 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256
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Take the exit slight right
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 155
20.1 mi · 23 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Woodlands and Garland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 45 North
Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving The Woodlands and Mostly Cloudy near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Woodlands to Garland?
The road trip is about 276.5 miles (445 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 137.7 miles from The Woodlands and 138.9 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237 miles (381.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 7:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Woodlands and Mostly Cloudy 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 The Woodlands and Garland. Straight-line distance: 236.98 mi (381.39 km).
#1 The Woodlands
A city in Montgomery County, Texas.
| Population | 93,847 |
| Coordinates | 30.1579900, -95.4893800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $36.88 | $73.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.50 | $83.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.81 | $89.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
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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