Origin
Highland Park, TX
Night in Highland Park on Wednesday
Local time
9:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Park, TX to Garland, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
154.7 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Highland Park to Garland, expect a journey covering 154.7 miles that takes approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. This route is designed as a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. You will navigate through the Great Plains region entirely within Texas, keeping your travel within a familiar geographical landscape. Budgeting about $24 for fuel should cover your needs for this specific trek. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it functions best as a focused local drive rather than a high-speed transit between cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.3 miles from Highland Park, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this route relies exclusively on local roads like Byron Avenue, Beverly Drive, and Hillcrest Avenue rather than major interstates. With a highway share of 0%, you should anticipate constant maneuvering through residential or urban corridors rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The drive demands your full attention due to the high frequency of turns, making it a much more technical endeavor than a standard freeway commute. You will find that the lack of highway miles keeps the pace steady but requires you to stay alert through every intersection and neighborhood turn.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Byron Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Highland Park, TX to Garland, TX is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland Park, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Avenue | — | — |
| Beverly Drive | — | — |
| Hillcrest Avenue | — | — |
| Harvard Avenue | — | — |
| Cole Avenue | — | — |
| Knox Street | — | — |
| North Henderson Avenue | — | — |
| Greenville Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Byron Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on Cornell Avenue
295 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cornell Avenue
2
Turn right onto Byron Avenue
423 ft
·
24 sec
·
Byron Avenue
3
Turn left onto Beverly Drive
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Beverly Drive
4
Turn right onto Hillcrest Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillcrest Avenue
5
Turn left onto Harvard Avenue
420 ft
·
12 sec
·
Harvard Avenue
6
Turn right onto Cole Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cole Avenue
7
Turn left onto Knox Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Knox Street
8
Continue on North Henderson Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Henderson Avenue
9
Turn right onto Greenville Avenue
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
Greenville Avenue
10
Continue on North Munger Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Munger Boulevard
11
Continue on South Munger Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Munger Boulevard
12
Turn left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 30 East
14
Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
17
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
18
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
5 min
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best to plan your departure during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on residential streets. You have the advantage of total flexibility on this 154.7-mile trip, as there are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination. While you won't need to pace yourself for long-haul fatigue, keep your eyes on the navigation, as the reliance on local avenues means you will be making frequent adjustments to your route. Remember to set aside your $24 fuel budget before you head out to ensure a stress-free arrival in Garland. Your best strategy is to stay focused on the turn-by-turn directions provided by your map to navigate the local road network efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 77.3 miles from Highland Park, TX, or about 1h 13m 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 34 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Highland Park, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Highland Park, TX
This is one driving day of about 154.7 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Highland Park, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.3 mi from Highland Park, TX · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from Highland Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.38 one way
$46.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $25.59 | $51.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.16 | $68.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.43 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.9 | 0 | $21.66 | $9.90 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Night in Garland on Wednesday
Local time
9:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Greenville, TX
77 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Highland Park, TX to Garland, TX covers 154.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Byron Avenue, Beverly Drive, Hillcrest Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.3 miles from Highland Park, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Highland Park, TX to Garland, TX is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland Park, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland Park, TX to Garland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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