Trip from Garland, TX to Deer Park, TX

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

305.8 mi

492 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 26m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 6m

3 PM

6h 10m

5 PM

6h 24m

8 PM

5h 52m

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

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Deer Park, TX

Roxanne Minnish

Trip Overview

Traveling from Garland to Deer Park covers a total distance of 305.8 miles, typically taking about 5 hours and 59 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience consistent terrain throughout your trip. While it is manageable to complete this trek in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the roads requires your full attention. Budget roughly $47 for fuel to reach your destination comfortably. Since the trip involves only one recommended stop, it functions best as a straightforward, single-day transit rather than a multi-day excursion.

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

152.9 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a simple interstate cruise. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, navigating a mix of US 271, South US Highway 59, and the Diboll Relief Route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 98.5 miles along the Diboll Relief Route, offering a brief period of steady travel. Be prepared for the road to shift frequently, as the technical local portions require more active steering than a standard highway drive.

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

There are about 60 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Diboll Relief Route is the longest continuous segment at about 98.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 281.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 305.8 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 281.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 281.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 32 key points

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

281.3 mi into trip | ~5h 27m in

Take the exit toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway

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 144A Toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkwa...

281.6 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward BW 8 East: Sam Houston Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward BW 8 East: Sam Houston Parkway

303.1 mi into trip | ~5h 54m in

Take the exit toward TX 225: Deer Park, Houston

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 225: Deer Park, Houston

303.6 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / left lanes.

304.6 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in

Take the exit toward Center Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Center Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Garland, TX and Deer Park, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Bw 8 East.

Sh 49

35.9 mi in | ~47m

Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant

35.9 mi in | ~47m

Paris

35.9 mi in | ~47m

Pittsburg

35.9 mi in | ~47m

Bw 8 East

281.3 mi in | ~5h 27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Diboll Relief Route	98.5 mi	1h 46m
US 271	22.6 mi	25m
South US Highway 59	19.4 mi	22m
US Route 259	19.3 mi	21m
I 30	17.1 mi	17m
US Highway 259 South	16.3 mi	24m
South Henderson Boulevard	16.3 mi	19m
North Sam Houston Tollway East	13.2 mi	15m

Longest stretch: Diboll Relief Route — 98.5 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FM 1701

2.1 mi · 5 min · FM 1701

At end of road, turn right onto US 259

16 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Merge onto I 30

17 mi · 17 min · I 30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Lakewood Drive

Turn left onto US 271

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West Ferguson Road

Turn straight onto US 271

5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

Continue on South US Highway 271

4.2 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 271

Continue on US 271

23 mi · 25 min · US 271

Turn straight onto TX 155

1.4 mi · 1 min · TX 155

Turn left onto FM 2685

6.5 mi · 7 min · FM 2685

At end of road, turn left onto FM 2685

4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2685

At end of road, turn left onto US 80

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue

Turn right onto US 271

0.3 mi · 22 sec · North Main Street

Turn slight right onto US 271

1.6 mi · 1 min · South Tyler Street

Turn left onto TX 135

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135

Keep slight left at fork

48 ft · 0 sec

Enter roundabout onto Houston Street

103 ft · 1 sec · Houston Street

Continue on Houston Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Houston Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 259 Business; TX 42

16 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard

Continue on US 79; US 259

1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

Turn left onto US 259

16 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 259

3.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 259

Take the exit

224 ft · 6 sec

Toward US 59 South: Lufkin

Continue on this road

420 ft · 11 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Turn left

104 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto US 59

0.7 mi · 47 sec · North US Highway 59

Continue on US 59

6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Stallings Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn straight

223 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Street

Continue on US 59

19 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

Take the exit

396 ft · 9 sec

Toward South First Street

Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

Turn left onto US 59 Bus

4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

Continue on US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 59

Continue on US 59

98 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Diboll Relief Route

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 144A Toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward BW 8 East: Sam Houston Parkway Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto BW 8

0.3 mi · 18 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

Continue on SHT

13 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on BW 8

4.3 mi · 4 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SHT

3.1 mi · 4 min · East Sam Houston Tollway North

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward TX 225: Deer Park, Houston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road

Toward TX 225: Deer Park, Houston

Continue on BW 8

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway South

Toward Texas 225: Deer Park, Houston Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

Use the none / straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward TX 225 East

Merge onto TX 225

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Pasadena Freeway

Continue on TX 225

0.5 mi · 33 sec · La Porte Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Center Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on La Porte Freeway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · La Porte Freeway

Use the straight / left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Center Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Center Street

103 ft · 7 sec · Center Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Center Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour travel window, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the winding nature of the local roads. Since you only have one planned stop along the way, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh your focus before tackling the remaining miles. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, as the $47 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on these specific roads. Given the turn-heavy profile of the route, prioritize keeping your speed steady through local transitions. This flexibility allows you to arrive in Deer Park without feeling the fatigue often associated with more monotonous interstate journeys.

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 152.9 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.9 miles or 3h 4m 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 54m

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

Before You Leave

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 305.8 miles and 5h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Diboll Relief Route for about 98.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.9 mi from Garland, TX · 3h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

153 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

Houston, TX to Deer Park, TX

17.1 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

Plano, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.9 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 Diboll Relief Route if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.

Arriving in Deer Park, TX

The final approach into Deer Park, 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 Deer Park, TX.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.71 one way

$93.43 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$51.19	$102.38
premium	$4.59	$55.27	$110.55
diesel	$5.64	$67.94	$135.88

Estimated Tolls: $1.30

Sam Houston Tollway (16.3 mi) $1.30

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

$47

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.7	1	$32.11	$14.68
Efficient EV	76.5	0	$26.76	$12.23
EV Truck/SUV	122.3	1	$42.81	$19.57

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 3 days ago

Origin

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Sunday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Park, TX

Afternoon in Deer Park on Sunday

Local time

3:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

8 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 59m 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 Garland, TX to Deer Park, TX covers 305.8 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Diboll Relief Route, US 271, South US Highway 59. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 152.9 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 $46.71 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.

Between Garland, TX and Deer Park, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Bw 8 East.

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Trip from Garland, TX to Deer Park, TX

Best Time to Leave

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 Deer Park, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Garland, TX

Deer Park, TX

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 59m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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