Trip from Burleson, TX to Garland, TX

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

196.5 mi

316 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burleson, TX to Garland, TX covers 196.5 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East R L Thornton Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US Highway 259 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.6 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

98.2 miles from Burleson, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 196.5 miles, with most of the trip on East R L Thornton Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.6 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East R L Thornton Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 132.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 196.5 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

8.6 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

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

Use the right lane. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas

9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

15.1 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

35 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward US 67 North: Dallas

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 464A Toward US 67 North: Dallas

44 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 427A Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Bouleva...

Towns Along This Route

Between Burleson, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Daingerfield.

Fort Worth

44.4 mi in | ~51m

Texarkana

44.4 mi in | ~51m

Convention Center

44.5 mi in | ~51m

Daingerfield

177.6 mi in | ~3h 9m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East R L Thornton Freeway	132.6 mi	2h 17m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	19.6 mi	21m
US Highway 259 North	16.5 mi	24m
I 35W	7.6 mi	8m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	6 mi	6m
Marvin D Love Freeway	4.5 mi	4m
South R L Thornton Freeway	3.6 mi	4m
FM 1701	2.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: East R L Thornton Freeway — 132.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Ellison Street

48 ft · 2 sec · East Ellison Street

Continue on East Ellison Street

174 ft · 13 sec · East Ellison Street

Turn left onto South Commerce Street

315 ft · 15 sec · South Commerce Street

Turn right onto Spur 50

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West Renfro Street

Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Burleson Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 35W North

Merge onto I 35W

7.6 mi · 8 min · I 35W

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

14 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the none lane.

Continue on I 20

6.0 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 464A Toward US 67 North: Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 67

4.5 mi · 4 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35E

3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 427A Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

422 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

Keep slight left at fork

385 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 30 East: Texarkana Use the none lane.

Continue on I 30; US 67

7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

125 mi · 2 hr 8 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

Toward I 30 East: Texarkana Use the straight / right lanes.

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

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 98.2 miles from Burleson, TX, or about 1h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.6 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.2 miles or 1h 47m 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 52m

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 Burleson, 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 Burleson, TX

This is one driving day of about 196.5 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burleson, 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 East R L Thornton Freeway for about 132.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.2 mi from Burleson, TX · 1h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rowlett, TX

98 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

Rowlett, TX to Garland, TX

138.9 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Wylie, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.2 miles from Burleson, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.6 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.02 one way

$60.03 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$32.89	$65.79
premium	$4.59	$35.52	$71.03
diesel	$5.64	$43.66	$87.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.9	$20.63	$9.43
Efficient EV	49.1	$17.19	$7.86
EV Truck/SUV	78.6	$27.51	$12.58

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Burleson, TX

Afternoon in Burleson on Sunday

Local time

1:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Sunday

Local time

1:17 PM

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.

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

5 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

3h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Burleson, TX to Garland, TX covers 196.5 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East R L Thornton Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US Highway 259 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 98.2 miles from Burleson, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.02 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Burleson, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Daingerfield.

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Trip from Burleson, TX to Garland, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Garland, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Burleson, TX

Garland, TX

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 39m on the road

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