Origin
Jacinto City, TX
Morning in Jacinto City on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
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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
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacinto City, TX
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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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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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Daingerfield
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Jacinto City, TX and Garland, TX.
Start on Holland Avenue
Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 610
Take the exit
Merge onto I 69; US 59
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59
Continue on I-69; US 59
Continue on US 59; FM 942
Take the exit onto US 59
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
Turn left
Continue on this road
Merge onto Loop 224
Continue on US 59
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto US 259
Continue on US 259
Continue on US 259
Continue on US 259
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
Continue on US 259
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
Turn left onto Houston Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street
Enter roundabout onto TX 135
Continue on TX 135
Continue on US 271
Continue on US 271
Turn left onto US 80
Turn right onto FM 2685
Turn right onto FM 2685
Turn right onto TX 155
Continue on US 271
Turn right onto Burton Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 30
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 259
Turn left onto FM 1701
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Jacinto City, 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 Jacinto City, TX
This is one driving day of about 299.4 miles and 5h 52m.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149.7 miles from Jacinto City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$45.74 one way
$91.47 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jacinto City on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
7:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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