Origin
Garland, TX
Morning in Garland on Monday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garland, TX to San Elizario, TX
Drive Time
13h 10m
Distance
768.7 mi
1,237 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$117
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 58m
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6 AM
13h 10m
8 AM
13h 34m
10 AM
13h 18m
12 PM
13h 16m
3 PM
13h 20m
5 PM
13h 33m
8 PM
13h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Elizario, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Garland, TX to San Elizario, TX covers 768.7 miles and takes about 13h 10m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Highway 259 South, FM 1110, Gateway Boulevard West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $117.42 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
384.4 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 768.7 miles and 13h 10m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Highway 259 South and FM 1110.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 259 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 13h 10m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 768.7 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garland, TX to San Elizario, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 259 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 1110 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gateway Boulevard West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clint-San Elizario Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Loop Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Socorro Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Elizario Rd | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 259 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and San Elizario, TX.
1
Start on the route
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 South
3
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
4
Merge slight left
179 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
5
Merge slight right
421 mi
·
7 hr
6
Merge slight left
143 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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FM 1110: Clint, San Elizario
8
Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard West
9
Turn left onto FM 1110
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 1110
10
Continue on Clint-San Elizario Road
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Clint-San Elizario Road
11
Turn right onto North Loop Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Loop Drive
12
Turn left
3.7 mi
·
6 min
13
Turn left onto Socorro Road
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Socorro Road
14
Turn right onto San Elizario Rd.
440 ft
·
19 sec
·
San Elizario Rd
15
Arrive at your destination
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 384.4 miles from Garland, TX, or about 6h 35m into the drive.
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 169 miles or 2h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 384.4 miles or 6h 35m 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 384.4 miles or 6h 35m
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 12h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Elizario, 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 384 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Elizario, TX
Aim for roughly 384 miles and 6.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 169 miles from Garland, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 384.4 mi from Garland, TX · 6h 35m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
254 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
507 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Midland, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
384 mi · about 6.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 384 miles or 6.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 169 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 384.4 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 384 miles or 6.6 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in San Elizario, TX
The final approach into San Elizario, 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 San Elizario, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach San Elizario, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$117.42 one way
$234.85 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
269 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $128.68 | $257.36 |
| premium | $4.59 | $138.94 | $277.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $170.78 | $341.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$117
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$247–$357
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 269 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $81 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 230.6 | 2 | $80.71 | $36.90 |
| Efficient EV | 192.2 | 2 | $67.26 | $30.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 307.5 | 3 | $107.62 | $49.20 |
Gas CO2
269 kg
EV CO2
90 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
San Elizario, TX
Morning in San Elizario on Monday
Local time
8:26 AM
MDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
13h 10m 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 San Elizario, TX covers 768.7 miles and takes about 13h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 259 South, FM 1110, Gateway Boulevard West. 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 384 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 384.4 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 $117.42 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 768.7 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garland, TX to San Elizario, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Garland, TX to San Elizario, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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