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Trip from Cameron, TX to Garland, TX

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

294.9 mi

475 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 10m ★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cameron, TX, TX

Cameron, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Cameron, TX to Garland, TX covers 294.9 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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, I 35E, North Travis Avenue 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 $45.05 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

147.4 miles from Cameron, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 23m highway drive covering 294.9 miles, with most of the trip on East R L Thornton Freeway and I 35E. 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 20 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

673 ft 386 ft

Total Climb

631 ft

Total Descent

644 ft

Highest Point

673 ft

~84.3 mi in

Elevation Range

287 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 / North Travis Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 294.9 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: near the start (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / right lanes.
7
86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 35E

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35E: Dallas
8
142.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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...
7
143.3 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
7
150.9 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

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

Towns Along This Route

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

Fort Worth

142.9 mi in | ~2h 34m

Texarkana

142.9 mi in | ~2h 34m

Convention Center

142.9 mi in | ~2h 34m

Daingerfield

276 mi in | ~4h 52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East R L Thornton Freeway 132.6 mi 2h 17m
I 35E 56.2 mi 58m
North Travis Avenue 48.6 mi 55m
Purple Heart Trail 33 mi 33m
US Highway 259 North 16.5 mi 24m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway 3.8 mi 4m
FM 1701 2.1 mi 4m
Circle Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East R L Thornton Freeway — 132.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 77; US 190; TX 36

100 ft · 5 sec · East 4th Street
2

Turn right onto US 77

49 mi · 55 min · North Travis Avenue
Use the none / right lanes.
3

Enter roundabout onto Circle Road

215 ft · 11 sec · Circle Road
4

Continue on Circle Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Circle Road
5

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6

Take the ramp

444 ft · 10 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
7

Continue on US 77

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 77
8

Merge onto I 35; US 77

3.3 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none lane.
9

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

56 mi · 58 min · I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 427A Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

422 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
14

Keep slight left at fork

385 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana Use the none lane.
15

Continue on I 30; US 67

7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the none lane.
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
18

Turn left onto US 259

17 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 North
19

Turn left onto FM 1701

2.1 mi · 4 min · FM 1701
20

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 147.4 miles from Cameron, TX, or about 2h 40m 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 147.4 miles or 2h 40m 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 17m

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 Cameron, 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 Cameron, TX

This is one driving day of about 294.9 miles and 5h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cameron, 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 147.4 mi from Cameron, TX · 2h 40m into the drive

Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dallas, TX

147 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

Dallas, TX to Garland, TX

151.8 mi · 2h 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Arlington, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Dallas, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.4 miles from Cameron, 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

$45.05 one way

$90.10 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $49.37 $98.73
premium $4.59 $53.30 $106.61
diesel $5.64 $65.52 $131.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.5 1 $30.96 $14.16
Efficient EV 73.7 0 $25.80 $11.80
EV Truck/SUV 118 1 $41.29 $18.87

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Cameron, TX

Afternoon in Cameron on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 15 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 15 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

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

1 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

5h 23m 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 Cameron, TX to Garland, TX covers 294.9 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East R L Thornton Freeway, I 35E, North Travis Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.4 miles from Cameron, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.05 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 294.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.3 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cameron, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Daingerfield.

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