How far is Watauga, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Watauga, TX to Garland, TX is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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 03h 02m.
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
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City in Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watauga and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watauga and Garland.
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Start on Whitley Road
1552 ft · 1 min · Whitley Road
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Turn right onto Shipp Drive
2785 ft · 1 min · Shipp Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denton Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Denton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East Express Toll
2492 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana
1943 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
2329 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney
1228 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, I 45, US 75: Texarkana, Houston, McKinney, Cesar Chavez Boulevard
719 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
644 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 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 Watauga 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.
Sunny leaving Watauga and Sunny near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watauga to Garland?
The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Campbell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Watauga and 94.4 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watauga and Sunny near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Campbell
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 Campbell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watauga and Garland. Straight-line distance: 156.26 mi (251.48 km).
#1 Watauga
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.8579100, -97.2547400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.89 | $55.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.12 | $60.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.19 | $52.39 |
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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