Origin
Aransas Pass, TX
Morning in Aransas Pass on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aransas Pass, TX to Garland, TX
Drive Time
8h 28m
Distance
493.4 mi
794 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 21m
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6 AM
8h 28m
8 AM
8h 44m
10 AM
8h 34m
12 PM
8h 32m
3 PM
8h 34m
5 PM
8h 43m
8 PM
8h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aransas Pass, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aransas Pass, TX to Garland, TX covers 493.4 miles and takes about 8h 28m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West Wheeler Avenue, FM 1069 North, Highway 188 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.37 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
246.7 miles from Aransas Pass, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 28m drive with frequent turns across 493.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Wheeler Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aransas Pass, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Wheeler Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 1069 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 188 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farm to Market Road 136 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Alamo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Navarro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Wheeler Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aransas Pass, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on Harrison Boulevard
197 ft
·
4 sec
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Harrison Boulevard
2
Continue on West Wheeler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Wheeler Avenue
3
Turn right onto FM 1069 North
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 1069 North
4
Turn left onto State Highway 188
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 188
5
Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
6
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
9 min
7
At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
8
Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Alamo Street
9
Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
10
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77 South
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 77 South
11
Take the exit left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
12
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
13
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40 mi
·
45 min
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North Navarro Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
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Fairwinds Street
16
Continue on West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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West 4th Street
17
Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
18
Continue on United States Highway 77
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
United States Highway 77
19
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
20
Continue on United States Highway 77
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
21
Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
22
Continue on North US Highway 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
23
Continue on South Main Street
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
24
Take the exit right
187 ft
·
5 sec
25
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
26
Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
27
Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
28
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
29
Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
30
Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
31
Continue on North State Highway 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
32
Keep slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
33
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
10 min
34
Turn left onto North Link Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Link Street
35
Turn straight onto State Highway 155
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 155
36
Continue on South Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Elm Street
37
Continue on North Frankston Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frankston Highway
38
Continue on State Highway 155
19 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 155
39
Continue on Frankston Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Frankston Highway
40
Continue on South Vine Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Vine Avenue
41
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Palace Avenue
42
Turn right onto West Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
43
Turn left onto South Beckham Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beckham Avenue
44
Continue on East Gentry Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gentry Parkway
45
Continue on US Highway 271
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 271
46
Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 155 North
47
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
48
Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 155 North
49
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
50
Turn left onto North Tyler Street
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North Tyler Street
51
Continue straight
30 mi
·
34 min
52
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Burton Road
53
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
54
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
55
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
56
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
57
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
5 min
58
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 246.7 miles from Aransas Pass, TX, or about 4h 14m 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 109 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 246.7 miles or 4h 14m 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 246.7 miles or 4h 14m
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 7h 26m
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 Aransas Pass, 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 Aransas Pass, TX
Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Aransas Pass, 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 246.7 mi from Aransas Pass, TX · 4h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
247 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 Killeen, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
247 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Killeen, TX after about 247 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 246.7 miles from Aransas Pass, 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 247 miles or 4.2 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
$75.37 one way
$150.74 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
173 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $82.60 | $165.19 |
| premium | $4.59 | $89.18 | $178.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $109.62 | $219.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 172.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 148 | 1 | $51.81 | $23.68 |
| Efficient EV | 123.4 | 1 | $43.17 | $19.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 197.4 | 2 | $69.08 | $31.58 |
Gas CO2
173 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Garland, TX
Morning in Garland on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 28m 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 Aransas Pass, TX to Garland, TX covers 493.4 miles and takes about 8h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Wheeler Avenue, FM 1069 North, Highway 188. 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 247 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 246.7 miles from Aransas Pass, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.37 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aransas Pass, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aransas Pass, TX to Garland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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