Anna, TX to Garland, TX is 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 32m via US Highway 82 East and US 82, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward journey. With a highway share of 79%, expect a focused, efficient trip that gets you to your destination without too many detours. It's a single-day trip that's quite manageable, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.7 miles from Anna, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience the efficiency of US Highway 82 East and US 82 for extended periods, including one continuous stretch of 43.2 miles. While mostly highway, there are segments on South State Highway 121 that might offer a slightly different driving feel. Overall, expect a consistent pace with minimal slowdowns, making it a predictable drive from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 82 East is the longest continuous segment at about 43.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 82 East and US 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near FM 455 / East White Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (FM 455 / East White Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (FM 455): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 29.7 miles (TX 121 / North State Highway 121): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|FM 455 / East White Street
At end of road, turn left onto FM 455 / East White Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip|~8m in|FM 455
Turn sharp left onto FM 455
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
29.7 mi into trip|~36m in|TX 121 / North State Highway 121
Turn left onto TX 121 / North State Highway 121
Navigation decision point
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69.1 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 82 Business / 7th Street Southwest
Turn right onto US 82 Business / 7th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
4
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 82 Business / Grand Avenue
Turn left onto US 82 Business / Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 82 East
43.2 mi
49m
US 82
37.2 mi
42m
South State Highway 121
16.9 mi
18m
Sam Rayburn Highway
7.2 mi
7m
East White Street
4.4 mi
7m
Lamar Road
3.2 mi
3m
Captain Henry Stout Bypass
3.2 mi
4m
Lamar Avenue
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 82 East
— 43.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna, TX and Garland, TX.
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Start on South Sherley Road
0.3 mi·54 sec·South Sherley Road
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At end of road, turn left onto FM 455
4.4 mi·7 min·East White Street
3
Turn sharp left onto FM 455
0.1 mi·19 sec·FM 455
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
5
Merge onto TX 121
7.2 mi·7 min·Sam Rayburn Highway
6
Continue on TX 121
17 mi·18 min·South State Highway 121
7
Turn right onto TX 56; TX 121
0.5 mi·42 sec·West Sam Rayburn Drive
8
Turn left onto TX 121
1.9 mi·2 min·North State Highway 121
9
Take the exit
204 ft·5 sec
10
Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
0.2 mi·21 sec·West US Highway 82
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
12
Merge onto US 82
37 mi·42 min·US 82
13
Turn right onto US 82 Business
269 ft·9 sec·7th Street Southwest
14
Turn left onto US 82 Business
0.4 mi·38 sec·Grand Avenue
15
Continue on US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Clarksville Street
16
Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.1 mi·16 sec·12th Street Southeast
17
Turn right onto US 82 Business
2.0 mi·3 min·Lamar Avenue
18
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi·3 min·Lamar Road
19
Continue on US 82
2.9 mi·3 min·US Highway 82 East
20
Continue on US 82
2.0 mi·2 min·West Front Street
21
Continue on US 82
17 mi·18 min·US Highway 82 East
22
Continue on US 82
1.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
23
Turn left onto US 82; TX 37
3.2 mi·4 min·Captain Henry Stout Bypass
24
Continue on US 82
24 mi·27 min·US Highway 82 East
25
Turn right onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi·33 sec·County Road 3215
26
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi·3 min·FM 1701
27
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 32m duration, this is comfortably a same-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Garland. With only one scheduled stop indicated, make sure to plan it strategically. A key consideration for this route is monitoring fuel, particularly during the longest stretch of 43.2 miles on US Highway 82 East where services might be less frequent than in more populated areas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from Anna, TX, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.2 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
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 Anna, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anna, TX
This is one driving day of about 127.4 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Anna, 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 Highway 82 East for about 43.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.7 mi from Anna, TX
· 1h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.25 one way
$38.50 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$21.07
$42.14
premium
$4.54
$22.75
$45.49
diesel
$5.61
$28.13
$56.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Paris, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
TXB MARKET BONHAM 02
Bonham, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
TXB MARKET BONHAM 01
Bonham, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 2
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.15
$5.10
EV Truck/SUV
51
0
$17.84
$8.15
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Anna, TX
Morning
in Anna on Saturday
Local time
7:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph75% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 11:26PM CDT until April 18 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Morning
in Garland on Saturday
Local time
7:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Paris, TX
64 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.
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
3 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
2h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anna, TX to Garland, TX covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 82 East, US 82, South State Highway 121. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.7 miles from Anna, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (FM 455 / East White Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (FM 455): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 29.7 miles (TX 121 / North State Highway 121): Navigation decision point.
The route from Anna, TX to Garland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
