Trip from Garland, TX to Atlanta, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

58.9 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 6m ★

6 AM

1h 11m

8 AM

1h 23m

10 AM

1h 15m

12 PM

1h 14m

3 PM

1h 16m

5 PM

1h 22m

8 PM

1h 8m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Garland, TX to Atlanta, TX covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road 3215, I 369 South, Jarvis Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

County Road 3215 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Garland, TX to Atlanta, TX is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garland, TX to Atlanta, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
County Road 3215	—	—
I 369 South	—	—
Jarvis Parkway	—	—
US 59 South	—	—
South Lake Drive	—	—
Highway 59	—	—
Downtown	—	—
North Louise Street	—	—

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Longest stretch: County Road 3215 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

1.5 mi · 3 min · the route

2

Turn left onto County Road 3215

0.1 mi · 34 sec · County Road 3215

3

Turn right

11 mi · 15 min

4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

5

Merge slight left

20 mi · 20 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward I 369 South, US 59 South: Houston, Shreveport

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 369 South, US 59 South: Houston, Shreveport

7

Continue on Jarvis Parkway

3.4 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Parkway

8

Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 93, FM 3527: Houston

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 59 South, TX 93, FM 3527: Houston

9

Turn right onto South Lake Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Lake Drive

10

Continue on US Highway 59

18 mi · 20 min · US Highway 59

11

Turn straight onto Downtown

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Downtown

12

Turn straight onto North Louise Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Louise Street

13

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Main Street

14

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Garland, TX · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wake Village, TX

29 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

New Boston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wake Village, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Atlanta, TX

The final approach into Atlanta, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.90 one way

$17.80 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$9.74	$19.48
premium	$4.54	$10.52	$21.03
diesel	$5.61	$13.00	$26.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.7	$6.18	$2.83
Efficient EV	14.7	$5.15	$2.36
EV Truck/SUV	23.6	$8.25	$3.77

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Morning in Garland on Thursday

Local time

11:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atlanta, TX

Morning in Atlanta on Thursday

Local time

11:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

17 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

1h 11m 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 Atlanta, TX covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are County Road 3215, I 369 South, Jarvis Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $8.90 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.

The drive from Garland, TX to Atlanta, TX is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garland, TX to Atlanta, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Garland, TX to Atlanta, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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