Origin
Kingsville, TX
Night in Kingsville on Friday
Local time
10:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingsville, TX to Garland, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 22m
Distance
518.8 mi
835 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 13m
★
6 AM
10h 22m
8 AM
10h 41m
10 AM
10h 29m
12 PM
10h 27m
3 PM
10h 30m
5 PM
10h 40m
8 PM
10h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingsville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kingsville, TX to Garland, TX covers 518.8 miles and takes about 10h 22m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 79, United States Highway 77, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.8 miles on US 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
259.4 miles from Kingsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 12m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Garland, TX
Full guide →Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Drive Character
At 518.8 miles and 10h 22m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are US 79 and United States Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 68 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and United States Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in.
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 39 significant decision points across 518.8 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 14 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33.4 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 39 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward Sinton, Victoria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sinton, Victoria
6
105.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
119.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
US 77 / North Navarro Street
Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
414.8 mi into trip
|
~8h 14m in
|
US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kingsville, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
Sinton
33.4 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 77
Victoria
33.4 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 77
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 79 | 86.8 mi | 1h 40m |
| United States Highway 77 | 57.9 mi | 1h 5m |
| US 77 | 44.9 mi | 53m |
| North Navarro Street | 40.1 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 155 | 39.9 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 21 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 20.4 mi | 21m |
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsville, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 77 Business
54 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 14th Street
2
Turn left onto TX 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Avenue
3
Turn left onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South US Highway 77 Bypass
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto US 77
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
·
17 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
8
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
9
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
10
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 18
11
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
13
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
14
Continue on US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
15
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
17
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
18
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
19
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 77 South
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto US 59; US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 59; US 77
23
Take the exit onto US 77
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
24
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi
·
45 min
·
North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairwinds Street
26
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
West 4th Street
27
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Texana Street
28
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
United States Highway 77
29
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
30
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi
·
28 min
·
United States Highway 77
31
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Jefferson Street
32
Continue on US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North US Highway 77
33
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
34
Take the exit
186 ft
·
5 sec
35
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
36
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 21
37
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
38
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
39
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
40
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
41
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North State Highway 6
42
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
79 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 79
43
Merge onto US 79; US 84
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 79; US 84
44
Turn left onto TX 155
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Link Street
45
Turn straight onto TX 155
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 155
46
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Elm Street
47
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frankston Highway
48
Continue on TX 155
19 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 155
49
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Frankston Highway
50
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Vine Avenue
51
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Palace Avenue
52
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
53
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gentry Parkway
55
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 271
56
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 155 North
57
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
58
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 155 North
59
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
60
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
61
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 271
62
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Burton Road
63
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
64
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
65
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
66
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
67
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
68
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 259.4 miles from Kingsville, TX, or about 5h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 2h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 259.4 miles or 5h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 259.4 miles or 5h 12m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 7m
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 Kingsville, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kingsville, TX
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Kingsville, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 86.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 259.4 mi from Kingsville, TX · 5h 12m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
171 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
342 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in College Station, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
259 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near College Station, TX after about 259 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 259.4 miles from Kingsville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 259 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Garland, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.39 one way
$156.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
182 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $85.81 | $171.61 |
| premium | $4.54 | $92.63 | $185.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $114.54 | $229.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 181.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 155.6 | 1 | $54.47 | $24.90 |
| Efficient EV | 129.7 | 1 | $45.39 | $20.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 207.5 | 2 | $72.63 | $33.20 |
Gas CO2
182 kg
EV CO2
61 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.
Destination
Garland, TX
Night in Garland on Friday
Local time
10:01 PM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
9 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
10h 22m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kingsville, TX to Garland, TX covers 518.8 miles and takes about 10h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 79, United States Highway 77, US 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 259 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 259.4 miles from Kingsville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $78.39 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 39 significant decision points across 518.8 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 14 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 33.4 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Kingsville, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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