Drive Time
5h 36m
Distance
287.3 mi
462 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Garland, TX to Aldine, TX covers 287.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 259 South, US 271, Lakewood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.89 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
143.6 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 36m drive with frequent turns across 287.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 36m 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 Garland, TX to Aldine, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 259 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 271 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakewood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ferguson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill Ratliff Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 271 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Upshur Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Aldine, TX.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
Continue on South US Highway 271
Continue straight
Turn straight
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
Turn left onto State Highway 135
Keep slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
Continue on Highway 79
Turn left onto US Route 259
Continue on North Railroad Avenue
Continue on US Route 259
Continue on US Highway 259
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left
Turn right onto North US Highway 59
Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
Continue on Stallings Drive
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight
Merge slight left onto South Street
Continue on South US Highway 59
Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
Turn left onto South First Street
Continue on US 59
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
Take the exit slight right toward FM 525: Aldine Bender Road
Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Turn right onto Aldine Bender Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.6 miles or 2h 48m 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 Aldine, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Garland, 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 Garland, TX
This is one driving day of about 287.3 miles and 5h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.6 mi from Garland, TX · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 143.6 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Aldine, 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 Aldine, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$43.89 one way
$87.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.09 | $96.19 |
| premium | $4.59 | $51.93 | $103.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.83 | $127.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.17 | $13.79 |
| Efficient EV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.14 | $11.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.9 | 1 | $40.22 | $18.39 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Garland on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Aldine on Sunday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Mesquite, TX
144 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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