The drive from Garland, TX to Edna, TX covers 396.6 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Diboll Relief Route, US Highway 59, Southwest Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.5 miles on Diboll Relief Route.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.93 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198.3 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 44m. Total distance: 396.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 44m highway drive covering 396.6 miles, with most of the trip on Diboll Relief Route and US Highway 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.5 miles on Diboll Relief Route.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 57 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 113.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Diboll Relief Route and US Highway 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 396.6 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 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.5 miles (Houston Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 97.2 miles (US 259 Business; TX 42 / South Henderson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
35.9 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount P...
5
96.5 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|Houston Street
Enter roundabout onto Houston Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
97.2 mi into trip|~2h in|US 259 Business; TX 42 / South Henderson Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 259 Business; TX 42 / South Henderson Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
331 mi into trip|~6h 26m in
Take the exit toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 94
Toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartle...
5
395.5 mi into trip|~7h 42m in
Take the exit toward TX 111, FM 822: Edna, Yoakum
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 111, FM 822: Edna, Yoakum
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Garland, TX and Edna, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Spur 10: Cottonwood.
The midpoint is around 198.3 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 113.5 miles.
Arriving in Edna, TX
The final approach into Edna, 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 Edna, 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
$59.93 one way
$119.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$65.60
$131.19
premium
$4.54
$70.81
$141.62
diesel
$5.61
$87.56
$175.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119
1
$41.64
$19.04
Efficient EV
99.2
1
$34.70
$15.86
EV Truck/SUV
158.6
1
$55.52
$25.38
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Garland, TX
Morning
in Garland on Friday
Local time
8:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 14 at 1:21AM MDT until April 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 12:13AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Edna, TX
Morning
in Edna on Friday
Local time
8:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
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
7h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Edna, TX covers 396.6 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Diboll Relief Route, US Highway 59, Southwest 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 198.3 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 $59.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 28 significant decision points across 396.6 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: at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.5 miles (Houston Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 97.2 miles (US 259 Business; TX 42 / South Henderson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Between Garland, TX and Edna, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Spur 10: Cottonwood.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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