Origin
Buda, TX
Morning in Buda on Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buda, TX to Garland, TX
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
373.3 mi
601 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Buda, TX to Garland, TX covers 373.3 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Interstate 35, I 35 North, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.02 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
186.6 miles from Buda, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 373.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Interstate 35 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buda, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Interstate 35
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buda, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Interstate 35
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Interstate 35
3
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 35 North
4
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
5
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
6
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
7
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56 mi
·
58 min
·
I 35E: Dallas
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 30 East: Texarkana
13
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
16
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
17
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
5 min
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.6 miles from Buda, TX, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
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 82 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.6 miles or 2h 44m 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 36m
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 Buda, 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 Buda, TX
This is one driving day of about 373.3 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Buda, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.6 mi from Buda, TX · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.6 miles from Buda, 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
$57.02 one way
$114.05 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $62.49 | $124.98 |
| premium | $4.59 | $67.47 | $134.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.93 | $165.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112 | 1 | $39.20 | $17.92 |
| Efficient EV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.66 | $14.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.3 | 1 | $52.26 | $23.89 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 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 Sunday
Local time
10:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
60°F
Grand Prairie, TX
187 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
18 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
5h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buda, TX to Garland, TX covers 373.3 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Interstate 35, I 35 North, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.6 miles from Buda, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buda, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Buda, TX to Garland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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