Origin
Alpine, TX
Morning in Alpine on Monday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, TX to Garland, TX
Drive Time
9h 45m
Distance
652.4 mi
1,050 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$100
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 37m
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6 AM
9h 45m
8 AM
10h 3m
10 AM
9h 51m
12 PM
9h 50m
3 PM
9h 52m
5 PM
10h 2m
8 PM
9h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, TX
Timo Niedermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, TX to Garland, TX covers 652.4 miles and takes about 9h 45m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North 6th Street, West Holland Avenue, Highway 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $99.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
326.2 miles from Alpine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 652.4 miles and 9h 45m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North 6th Street and West Holland Avenue.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 45m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 652.4 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpine, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Holland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South US Higway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on West Avenue E
243 ft
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9 sec
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West Avenue E
2
Turn left onto North 6th Street
338 ft
·
20 sec
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North 6th Street
3
Turn left onto West Holland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
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West Holland Avenue
4
Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi
·
8 min
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East US Highway 90
5
Turn slight left onto US Highway 67
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 67
6
Continue on South US Higway 67
25 mi
·
28 min
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South US Higway 67
7
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Interstate 10 West
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
24 mi
·
22 min
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I 10 East: Fort Stockton
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
10
Continue straight
50 mi
·
56 min
11
Turn left onto Main Street
42 mi
·
43 min
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Main Street
12
Continue on South State Highway 349
10 mi
·
10 min
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South State Highway 349
13
Continue on Rankin Highway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rankin Highway
14
Turn right onto East Interstate 20
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Interstate 20
15
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 20 East: Abilene
16
Merge slight left
284 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
18
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
19
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
20
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
22
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
23
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
5 min
24
Arrive at your destination
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 326.2 miles from Alpine, TX, or about 4h 52m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 144 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 326.2 miles or 4h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 326.2 miles or 4h 52m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alpine, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alpine, TX
Aim for roughly 326 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 326 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 144 miles from Alpine, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 326.2 mi from Alpine, TX · 4h 52m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
215 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
431 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Fort Worth, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
326 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 326 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 144 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 326.2 miles from Alpine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 326 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Garland, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$99.66 one way
$199.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
228 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $109.21 | $218.43 |
| premium | $4.59 | $117.92 | $235.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $144.94 | $289.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 228.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 195.7 | 2 | $68.50 | $31.32 |
| Efficient EV | 163.1 | 1 | $57.08 | $26.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 261 | 3 | $91.34 | $41.75 |
Gas CO2
228 kg
EV CO2
76 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Garland, TX
Morning in Garland on Monday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
215 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
14 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
9h 45m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpine, TX to Garland, TX covers 652.4 miles and takes about 9h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 6th Street, West Holland Avenue, Highway 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 326 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 326.2 miles from Alpine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.66 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 652.4 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpine, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alpine, TX to Garland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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