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Trip from Jacinto City, TX to Garland, TX

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Drive Time

5h 52m

Distance

299.4 mi

482 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 39m ★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Harris County, Texas, United States

Jacinto City, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacinto City, TX to Garland, TX covers 299.4 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 59, I-69, Eastex Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.5 miles on US 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.74 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

149.7 miles from Jacinto City, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 52m highway drive covering 299.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 59 and I-69. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.5 miles on US 59.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and I-69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Freeway Frontage Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 299.4 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 0.4 miles (East Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Freeway Frontage Road

Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 610 South, I 610 North

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 775A Toward I 610 South, I 610 North
7
2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 610 North
8
7.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland

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. Exit 20A Toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
6
202.8 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | TX 135 / State Highway 135 North

Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jacinto City, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.

Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

121.4 mi in | ~2h 17m | via US 59

Daingerfield

280.5 mi in | ~5h 22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 57.5 mi 1h 5m
I-69 42 mi 44m
Eastex Freeway 34.7 mi 40m
US 271 29.8 mi 34m
US Route 259 19.2 mi 21m
I 30 17.1 mi 17m
US Highway 259 North 16.5 mi 24m
Kilgore Drive 13.5 mi 15m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 57.5 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacinto City, TX and Garland, TX.

1

Start on Holland Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Holland Avenue
2

Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 10 West
4

Merge onto I 10

0.5 mi · 40 sec · East Freeway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 775A Toward I 610 South, I 610 North Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 610 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 610

5.1 mi · 6 min · East Loop North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 20A Toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 69; US 59

35 mi · 40 min · Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59

0.7 mi · 44 sec · I 69; US 59
11

Continue on I-69; US 59

42 mi · 44 min · I-69; US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 59; FM 942

36 mi · 40 min · US 59; FM 942
13

Take the exit onto US 59

5.7 mi · 7 min · US 59
Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 59

16 mi · 17 min · US 59
Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15

Turn left

0.7 mi · 1 min
16

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · this road
17

Merge onto Loop 224

5.9 mi · 6 min · Southwest Stallings Drive
18

Continue on US 59

0.9 mi · 58 sec · North US Highway 59
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · this road
21

Merge onto US 259

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 259
22

Continue on US 259

3.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
23

Continue on US 259

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Railroad Avenue
24

Continue on US 259

16 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
25

Turn right onto US 79; US 259

1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
26

Continue on US 259

13 mi · 15 min · Kilgore Drive
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 259 Business
28

Turn left onto Houston Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Houston Street
29

Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street

371 ft · 7 sec · Houston Street
30

Enter roundabout onto TX 135

124 ft · 1 sec · State Highway 135 North
31

Continue on TX 135

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135 North
32

Continue on US 271

1.6 mi · 1 min · South Tyler Street
33

Continue on US 271

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Main Street
34

Turn left onto US 80

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue
35

Turn right onto FM 2685

4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2865
36

Turn right onto FM 2685

6.5 mi · 7 min · FM 2685
37

Turn right onto TX 155

4.2 mi · 4 min · TX 155
38

Continue on US 271

30 mi · 34 min · US 271
39

Turn right onto Burton Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Burton Road
40

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
41

Merge onto I 30

17 mi · 17 min · I 30
42

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
43

Turn left onto US 259

17 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 North
44

Turn left onto FM 1701

2.1 mi · 4 min · FM 1701
45

Arrive at destination

FM 1701

Trip Plan

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 149.7 miles from Jacinto City, TX, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.7 miles or 2h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 44m

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 Jacinto City, 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 Jacinto City, TX

This is one driving day of about 299.4 miles and 5h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacinto City, 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 US 59 for about 57.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.7 mi from Jacinto City, TX · 2h 51m into the drive

Downtown houston-tx

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

150 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.

Popular next leg

Houston, TX to Garland, TX

296.2 mi · 5h 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.7 miles from Jacinto City, 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

$45.74 one way

$91.47 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $50.12 $100.24
premium $4.59 $54.12 $108.23
diesel $5.64 $66.52 $133.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.8 1 $31.44 $14.37
Efficient EV 74.9 0 $26.20 $11.98
EV Truck/SUV 119.8 1 $41.92 $19.16

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Jacinto City, TX

Morning in Jacinto City on Tuesday

Local time

7:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garland, TX

Morning in Garland on Tuesday

Local time

7:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

21 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

5h 52m 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 Jacinto City, TX to Garland, TX covers 299.4 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, I-69, Eastex Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.7 miles from Jacinto City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.74 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 29 significant decision points across 299.4 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 0.4 miles (East Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jacinto City, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.

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