The drive from Garland, TX to Kingsville, TX covers 517.6 miles and takes about 10h 4m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 79, United States Highway 77, Alamo Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.4 miles on US 79.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
258.8 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 9m into the drive
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Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.
At 517.6 miles and 10h 4m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are US 79 and United States Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and United States Highway 77. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 517.6 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 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 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
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
296.1 mi into trip|~5h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
487.7 mi into trip|~9h 30m in|I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
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 I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
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 Kingsville, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg, Tx Osr and Brownsville.
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
Tx Osr
250.9 mi in|~4h 58m
Brownsville
487.7 mi in|~9h 30m|via I 69E; US 77
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
75.4 mi
1h 25m
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi
1h 16m
Alamo Street
37.1 mi
43m
TX 21
36.6 mi
40m
US Highway 77 South
34 mi
38m
I 69E
28.6 mi
31m
TX 155
26 mi
30m
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi
28m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Kingsville, 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
17 mi·17 min·I 30
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
6
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi·26 sec·Lakewood Drive
7
Turn left onto US 271
0.5 mi·58 sec·West Ferguson Road
8
Turn straight onto US 271
5.5 mi·6 min·Bill Ratliff Freeway
9
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi·4 min·South US Highway 271
10
Continue on US 271
23 mi·25 min·US 271
11
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi·15 min·TX 155
12
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi·14 min·TX 155
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi·6 min·US Highway 271
15
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.5 mi·2 min·East Gentry Parkway
16
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi·1 min·North Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto TX 31
0.4 mi·42 sec·East Front Street
18
Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·South Broadway Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.4 mi·35 sec·West Fourth Street
20
Continue on US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Glenwood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto TX 155
0.4 mi·35 sec·South Vine Avenue
22
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi·3 min·Frankston Highway
23
Continue on TX 155
19 mi·22 min·State Highway 155 South
24
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Frankston Highway
25
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi·30 sec·North Elm Street
26
Continue on TX 155
21 mi·23 min·State Highway 155
27
Continue on TX 155
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Link Street
28
Turn right onto US 79; TX 19
2.1 mi·3 min·East Palestine Avenue
29
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi·13 min·West Oak Street
30
Turn straight onto US 79
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 79
31
Continue on US 190; TX 6
11 mi·12 min·South State Highway 6
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward TX OSR
33
Continue on South State Highway 6
0.3 mi·37 sec·South State Highway 6
34
Turn right onto TX OSR
8.0 mi·10 min·West Old San Antonio Road
35
Turn right onto TX 21
37 mi·40 min·TX 21
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
37
Keep slight left at fork
103 ft·2 sec
38
Turn left onto US 77
27 mi·30 min·United States Highway 77
39
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi·3 min·North Jefferson Street
40
Continue on US 77
25 mi·28 min·South US Highway 77
41
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·US 77
42
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi·14 sec·United States Highway 77
43
Continue on US 77
1.3 mi·1 min·North Texana Street
44
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·20 sec·West 4th Street
45
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi·29 sec·Fairwinds Street
46
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi·45 min·United States Highway 77
47
Take the exit
278 ft·7 sec
48
Turn straight onto US 77
405 ft·8 sec·Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
49
Take the ramp onto US 77
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 77
50
Merge onto US 77
1.4 mi·1 min·Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
51
Continue on US 77
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
52
Take the exit onto US 77
0.6 mi·1 min·US 77
53
Turn left
170 ft·6 sec
54
Turn right onto US 77
34 mi·38 min·US Highway 77 South
55
Turn straight onto US 77
37 mi·43 min·Alamo Street
56
Take the exit onto US 77
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 77
Toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
57
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
58
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
2.5 mi·2 min·I 37; US 77; I 69E
Use the straight lane.
59
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
29 mi·31 min·I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, BrownsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward TX 141
61
Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
0.1 mi·25 sec·South US Highway 77 Bypass
62
Turn right onto TX 141
0.9 mi·1 min·East King Avenue
63
Turn right onto US 77 Business
54 ft·0 sec·South 14th Street
64
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 258.8 miles from Garland, TX, or about 5h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 2h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 258.8 miles or 5h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 258.8 miles or 5h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingsville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kingsville, TX
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Garland, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 258.8 mi from Garland, TX
· 5h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.21 one way
$156.42 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg181 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$85.61
$171.22
premium
$4.54
$92.41
$184.83
diesel
$5.61
$114.28
$228.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 181.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
155.3
1
$54.35
$24.84
Efficient EV
129.4
1
$45.29
$20.70
EV Truck/SUV
207
2
$72.46
$33.13
Gas CO2
181 kg
EV CO2
61 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kingsville, TX
Late night
in Kingsville on Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
9 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
10h 4m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Kingsville, TX covers 517.6 miles and takes about 10h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, United States Highway 77, Alamo Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 259 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 258.8 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 $78.21 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 32 significant decision points across 517.6 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 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Garland, TX and Kingsville, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg, Tx Osr and Brownsville.
