How far is Wells Branch, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Wells Branch, TX to Garland, TX is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.9 miles (444 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wells Branch and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wells Branch and Garland.
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Start on Quiet Wood Drive
95 m · 19 sec · Quiet Wood Drive
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Turn left onto Alpha Collier Drive
772 ft · 39 sec · Alpha Collier Drive
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Turn left onto Wells Port Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Wells Port Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue Parkway
2923 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue Parkway
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1214 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
81.2 mi · 1 hr 24 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells Branch 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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wells Branch and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wells Branch to Garland?
The road trip is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Glenn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Wells Branch and 167.3 miles from Garland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.9 miles (444 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wells Branch and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Stop Ideas Near Glenn Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wells Branch and Garland. Straight-line distance: 275.88 mi (443.98 km).
#1 Wells Branch
Census designated place
| Population | 12,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.4460400, -97.6794500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 537 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.48 | $88.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.05 | $100.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.04 | $108.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
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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