Origin
Granbury, TX
Late night in Granbury on Friday
Local time
1:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granbury, TX to Garland, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
223.5 mi
360 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granbury, TX
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Trip Overview
This 223.5-mile journey from Granbury, TX to Garland, TX is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 13 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend about 84% of your time on major roads, including stretches of East R L Thornton Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, this route is a straightforward transit between two points within the Great Plains region. It's a practical trip that doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
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
111.8 miles from Granbury, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 223.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 223.5-mile drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 132.6 miles along the East R L Thornton Freeway, suggesting extended periods of consistent speed. While the profile is highway-focused, you will also navigate sections of US Highway 259 North, offering a slight variation in the driving environment. This route is geared towards efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East R L Thornton Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 132.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.2 miles in near I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 223.5 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 42.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
42.2 mi into trip
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~52m in
|
I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 67 North: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 464A
Toward US 67 North: Dallas
8
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
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 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Bouleva...
6
71.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Wor...
7
79.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Granbury, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Daingerfield.
Fort Worth
71.5 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Texarkana
71.5 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Convention Center
71.6 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Daingerfield
204.6 mi in
|
~3h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 132.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 28 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| East US Highway 377 | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| South US Highway 377 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 6 mi | 6m |
| Marvin D Love Freeway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
East R L Thornton Freeway
— 132.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granbury, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on TX 144; FM 51
86 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Morgan Street
2
Turn right onto US 377 Bus; FM 51
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Pearl Street
3
Merge onto US 377; FM 4
12 mi
·
14 min
·
East US Highway 377
4
Continue on US 377
11 mi
·
13 min
·
South US Highway 377
5
Continue on US 377
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Benbrook Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Southwest Loop 820
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Loop 820
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 20 East
8
Merge onto I 20
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 20
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 464A
Toward US 67 North: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 67
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Marvin D Love Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 35E
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
17
Keep slight left at fork
385 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
18
Continue on I 30; US 67
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
21
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
22
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
23
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 13-minute duration, starting your drive from Granbury, TX in the morning will allow you to arrive in Garland, TX with ample daylight. You'll encounter one recommended stop over the 223.5 miles, so plan accordingly for fuel and rest. The longest stretch on the East R L Thornton Freeway is over 130 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with extended driving before embarking. With a fuel cost estimated at $34, it's a budget-friendly trip. Pay attention to traffic conditions as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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 111.8 miles from Granbury, TX, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.6 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 49 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.8 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Granbury, 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 Granbury, TX
This is one driving day of about 223.5 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Granbury, 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 East R L Thornton Freeway for about 132.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.8 mi from Granbury, TX · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.8 miles from Granbury, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.6 miles.
Arriving in Garland, TX
The final approach into Garland, 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 Garland, 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
$33.77 one way
$67.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $36.97 | $73.93 |
| premium | $4.54 | $39.90 | $79.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.35 | $98.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.47 | $10.73 |
| Efficient EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.29 | $14.30 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Friday
Local time
1:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m 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 Granbury, TX to Garland, TX covers 223.5 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East R L Thornton Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, US Highway 259 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.8 miles from Granbury, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.77 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 223.5 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 42.2 miles (I 20 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Granbury, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Fort Worth, Texarkana, Convention Center and Daingerfield.
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