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Trip from Garland, TX to Addison, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

157.3 mi

253 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Downtown Addison, TX, TX

Addison, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Garland, TX to Addison, TX covers 157.3 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 30, US Highway 259 South, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.9 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.77 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

78.6 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 55m highway drive covering 157.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and US Highway 259 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.9 miles on I 30.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US Highway 259 South. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in near I 30.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 154.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
18.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 30

Merge onto I 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
139.8 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 635 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 56B Toward I 635 North
7
154.1 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

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

Use the right lane. Exit 22B Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
7
155.8 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in

Take the exit toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
6
156.7 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | Addison Road

Turn right onto Addison Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 30 120.9 mi 2h 3m
US Highway 259 South 16.3 mi 24m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 9.3 mi 9m
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway 4.1 mi 4m
FM 1701 2.1 mi 5m
Dallas North Tollway 1.4 mi 1m
Addison Road 0.5 mi 1m
Belt Line Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 30 — 120.9 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FM 1701

2.1 mi · 5 min · FM 1701
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 259

16 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
4

Merge onto I 30

121 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 56B Toward I 635 North
6

Merge onto I 635

9.3 mi · 9 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 635

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 22B Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto DNT

1.4 mi · 1 min · Dallas North Tollway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on Dallas Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Dallas Parkway
12

Turn left onto Belt Line Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Belt Line Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn right onto Addison Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Addison Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Addison Circle

200 ft · 11 sec · Addison Circle
15

Turn left

66 ft · 7 sec
16

Turn right

84 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 78.6 miles from Garland, TX, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.9 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 35 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.6 miles or 1h 31m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Garland, 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 Garland, TX

This is one driving day of about 157.3 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Garland, 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 I 30 for about 120.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.6 mi from Garland, TX · 1h 31m into the drive

city in Hunt County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, TX

79 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

Mount Pleasant, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.6 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.9 miles.

Arriving in Addison, TX

The final approach into Addison, 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 Addison, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Shenaniganz Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 123.6

Rockwall, Texas

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19727221133

Visit website

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 146

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.77 one way

$47.54 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $26.02 $52.03
premium $4.54 $28.08 $56.17
diesel $5.61 $34.73 $69.46

Estimated Tolls: $0.11

Dallas North Tollway (1.4 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.2 0 $16.52 $7.55
Efficient EV 39.3 0 $13.76 $6.29
EV Truck/SUV 62.9 0 $22.02 $10.07

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Friday

Local time

12:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, TX

Afternoon in Addison on Friday

Local time

12:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Greenville, TX

79 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

15 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 55m 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 Garland, TX to Addison, TX covers 157.3 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 30, US Highway 259 South, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.6 miles from Garland, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 157.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 154.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Garland, TX to Addison, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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