Trip from Alief, TX to Garland, TX

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Drive Time

6h 6m

Distance

311.5 mi

501 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 54m ★

6 AM

6h 7m

8 AM

6h 32m

10 AM

6h 16m

12 PM

6h 13m

3 PM

6h 17m

5 PM

6h 31m

8 PM

5h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Alief, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alief, TX to Garland, TX covers 311.5 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 59, I-69, Eastex Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.5 miles on US 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

155.8 miles from Alief, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 6m highway drive covering 311.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 59 and I-69. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.5 miles on US 59.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and I-69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Alief Clodine Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 311.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Alief Clodine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Alief Clodine Road

Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward WPT Toll East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward WPT Toll East

6.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward US 59 North: Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 59 North: Downtown

12.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

215 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in | TX 135 / State Highway 135 North

Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Alief, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.

Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

133.6 mi in | ~2h 31m | via US 59

Daingerfield

292.6 mi in | ~5h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 59	57.5 mi	1h 5m
I-69	42 mi	44m
Eastex Freeway	39.8 mi	46m
US 271	29.8 mi	34m
US Route 259	19.2 mi	21m
I 30	17.1 mi	17m
US Highway 259 North	16.5 mi	24m
Kilgore Drive	13.5 mi	15m

Longest stretch: US 59 — 57.5 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alief, TX and Garland, TX.

Start on Cook Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Cook Road

Turn right onto Alief Clodine Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Alief Clodine Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Houston Center Boulevard

223 ft · 10 sec · West Houston Center Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward WPT Toll East Use the right lane.

Merge onto WPT

5.4 mi · 5 min · Westpark Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward US 59 North: Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 69; US 59

5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69; US 59

2.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69; US 59

40 mi · 46 min · Eastex Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59

0.7 mi · 44 sec · I 69; US 59

Continue on I-69; US 59

42 mi · 44 min · I-69; US 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 59; FM 942

36 mi · 40 min · US 59; FM 942

Take the exit onto US 59

5.7 mi · 7 min · US 59

Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

Keep slight right at fork onto US 59

16 mi · 17 min · US 59

Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches

Turn left

0.7 mi · 1 min

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road

Merge onto Loop 224

5.9 mi · 6 min · Southwest Stallings Drive

Continue on US 59

0.9 mi · 58 sec · North US Highway 59

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Use the left lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · this road

Merge onto US 259

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 259

Continue on US 259

3.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 259

16 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

Turn right onto US 79; US 259

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

Continue on US 259

13 mi · 15 min · Kilgore Drive

Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 259 Business

Turn left onto Houston Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Houston Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street

371 ft · 7 sec · Houston Street

Enter roundabout onto TX 135

124 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 135 North

Continue on TX 135

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135 North

Continue on US 271

1.6 mi · 1 min · South Tyler Street

Continue on US 271

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto US 80

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue

Turn right onto FM 2685

4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2865

Turn right onto FM 2685

6.5 mi · 7 min · FM 2685

Turn right onto TX 155

4.2 mi · 4 min · TX 155

Continue on US 271

30 mi · 34 min · US 271

Turn right onto Burton Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Burton Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 30

17 mi · 17 min · I 30

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield

Turn left onto US 259

17 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 North

Turn left onto FM 1701

2.1 mi · 4 min · FM 1701

Arrive at destination

FM 1701

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 155.8 miles from Alief, TX, or about 2h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 155.8 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Alief, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alief, TX

This is one driving day of about 311.5 miles and 6h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alief, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 57.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.8 mi from Alief, TX · 2h 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

156 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Houston, TX to Garland, TX

296.2 mi · 5h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Alief, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Garland, TX

The final approach into Garland, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Garland, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.07 one way

$94.14 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$51.52	$103.04
premium	$4.54	$55.62	$111.23
diesel	$5.61	$68.78	$137.55

Estimated Tolls: $0.38

Westpark Tollway (5.4 mi) $0.38

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.5	1	$32.71	$14.95
Efficient EV	77.9	0	$27.26	$12.46
EV Truck/SUV	124.6	1	$43.61	$19.94

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Alief, TX

Morning in Alief on Wednesday

Local time

6:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garland, TX

Morning in Garland on Wednesday

Local time

6:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Partly Sunny

S 15 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 6:30AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 6:28AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 6m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alief, TX to Garland, TX covers 311.5 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 59, I-69, Eastex Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 155.8 miles from Alief, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Alief, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.

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