Origin
Lamesa, TX
Late night in Lamesa on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
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Trip from Lamesa, TX to Garland, TX
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Drive Time
8h 34m
Distance
484.6 mi
780 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 26m
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6 AM
8h 34m
8 AM
8h 50m
10 AM
8h 40m
12 PM
8h 38m
3 PM
8h 40m
5 PM
8h 49m
8 PM
8h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lamesa, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lamesa, TX to Garland, TX covers 484.6 miles and takes about 8h 34m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, East R L Thornton Freeway, Tom Landry Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 243.3 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.22 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
242.3 miles from Lamesa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 8h 34m highway drive covering 484.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and East R L Thornton Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 243.3 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 243.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East R L Thornton Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 484.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
40.3 mi into trip
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~40m in
Take the exit toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
5
43.6 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
286.9 mi into trip
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~4h 52m in
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I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
340.6 mi into trip
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~5h 55m in
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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
5
465.7 mi into trip
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~8h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lamesa, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 700 East along the way.
Fm 700 East
40.3 mi in
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~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 243.3 mi | 4h 5m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 132.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 31 mi | 36m |
| North US Highway 87 | 20.5 mi | 21m |
| South US Highway 87 | 18.1 mi | 18m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| FM 1701 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 243.3 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamesa, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on this road
160 ft
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13 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 87
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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North Lynn Avenue
3
Continue on US 87; US 180
1.3 mi
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1 min
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South Dallas Avenue
4
Continue on US 87; US 180
18 mi
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18 min
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South US Highway 87
5
Continue on US 87
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
William Crooker Highway
6
Continue on US 87
18 mi
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18 min
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North US Highway 87
7
Continue on US 87
428 ft
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4 sec
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William B Crooker Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
9
Continue on US 87 Bus
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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North US Highway 87
10
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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West Interstate 20
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
12
Merge onto I 20
243 mi
·
4 hr 5 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 30
31 mi
·
36 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 30; US 67
7.5 mi
·
9 min
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East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
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East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
18
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
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US Highway 259 North
19
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
20
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 242.3 miles from Lamesa, TX, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 243.3 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 107 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242.3 miles or 4h 7m 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 242.3 miles or 4h 7m
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 7h 21m
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 Lamesa, 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.
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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 Lamesa, TX
Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 242 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Lamesa, 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 I 20 for about 243.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 242.3 mi from Lamesa, TX · 4h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
242 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 Fort Worth, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
242 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Fort Worth, TX after about 242 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 242.3 miles from Lamesa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 243.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 242 miles or 4.3 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.
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
$73.22 one way
$146.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
170 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $80.15 | $160.30 |
| premium | $4.54 | $86.52 | $173.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $106.99 | $213.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.4 | 1 | $50.88 | $23.26 |
| Efficient EV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.40 | $19.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 193.8 | 2 | $67.84 | $31.01 |
Gas CO2
170 kg
EV CO2
57 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
Late night in Garland on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 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.
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 34m 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 Lamesa, TX to Garland, TX covers 484.6 miles and takes about 8h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, East R L Thornton Freeway, Tom Landry Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 242 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 242.3 miles from Lamesa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 484.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.6 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 286.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lamesa, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 700 East along the way.
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