Trip from Garland, TX to Timberwood Park, TX

Drive Time

7h 45m

Distance

426.5 mi

686 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Garland, TX to Timberwood Park, TX covers 426.5 miles and takes about 7h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 259 South, I 35E, I 35E South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.15 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

213.3 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 45m drive with frequent turns across 426.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 38 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 259 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 35E	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 35E South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 35E North	Unavailable	Refreshing
South R L Thornton Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Purple Heart Trail	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 35	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 Timberwood Park, TX.

Start on the route

2.1 mi · 5 min · the route

At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South

16 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Merge slight left

132 mi · 2 hr 16 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 35E: Denton, Waco

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

0.1 mi · 15 sec · I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

220 ft · 5 sec · I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco

0.4 mi · 30 sec · I 35E South: Waco

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left

56 mi · 58 min

Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

50 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Interstate Highway 35

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

1.8 mi · 1 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Loop 1604: Anderson Loop

Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop

Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 West

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Loop 1604 West

Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop

8.7 mi · 9 min · Anderson Loop

Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Frontage Road

Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East

0.2 mi · 17 sec · North Loop 1604 East

Turn right onto US Highway 281 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · US Highway 281 North

Take the ramp slight left toward US 281 North

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 281 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 281 North

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 281 North

Merge slight left

0.7 mi · 50 sec

Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

Merge slight right

1.4 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward Borgfeld Drive

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Borgfeld Drive

Turn straight onto US Highway 281 North

0.6 mi · 48 sec · US Highway 281 North

Continue on US Highway 281 North

0.4 mi · 38 sec · US Highway 281 North

Turn left onto East Borgfeld Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Borgfeld Drive

Turn left onto Shawanee Pass

371 ft · 17 sec · Shawanee Pass

Continue on Shawanee Pass

0.2 mi · 1 min · Shawanee Pass

Turn left onto Nyack Pass

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Nyack Pass

Turn right onto Ottawa Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ottawa Way

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 213.3 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 52m into the drive.

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 94 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 213.3 miles or 3h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Timberwood 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Garland, TX

This is one driving day of about 426.5 miles and 7h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Garland, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 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 213.3 mi from Garland, TX · 3h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arlington, TX

213 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

Wylie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arlington, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 213.3 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Timberwood Park, TX

The final approach into Timberwood 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 Timberwood 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

$65.15 one way

$130.30 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 149 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$71.40	$142.79
premium	$4.59	$77.09	$154.18
diesel	$5.64	$94.75	$189.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	127.9	1	$44.78	$20.47
Efficient EV	106.6	1	$37.32	$17.06
EV Truck/SUV	170.6	2	$59.71	$27.30

Gas CO2

149 kg

EV CO2

50 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 2 days ago

Origin

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Timberwood Park, TX

Afternoon in Timberwood Park on Sunday

Local time

1:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

15 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 45m 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 Timberwood Park, TX covers 426.5 miles and takes about 7h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 259 South, I 35E, I 35E South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 213.3 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 $65.15 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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

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