The drive from Liberty, TX to Garland, TX covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 8, TX 8, US Highway 82 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.3 miles on State Highway 8.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.6 miles from Liberty, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 67.1 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 8 and TX 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.3 miles on State Highway 8.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 8 and TX 8. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (TX 8 / State Highway 8): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip|~9m in|County Road 1626
Turn left onto County Road 1626
Navigation decision point
5
13.7 mi into trip|~35m in|TX 8 / State Highway 8
Turn sharp left onto TX 8 / State Highway 8
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
37.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
53.8 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Liberty, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward De Kalb and Clarksville.
De Kalb
53.8 mi in|~1h 26m
Clarksville
53.8 mi in|~1h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 8
21.3 mi
25m
TX 8
10.7 mi
16m
US Highway 82
8.2 mi
9m
TX 155
6.6 mi
7m
Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
South Street
2.7 mi
3m
County Road 1617
2.4 mi
9m
County Road 1626
2.3 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 8
— 21.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Liberty, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on this road
116 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left
182 ft·8 sec
3
Turn straight onto County Road 1617
2.4 mi·9 min·County Road 1617
4
Turn left onto County Road 1626
2.3 mi·9 min·County Road 1626
5
Turn left onto County Road 1632
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 1632
6
Turn right
238 ft·10 sec
7
Continue on County Road 1631
0.3 mi·1 min·County Road 1631
8
Turn right onto TX 155
6.6 mi·7 min·TX 155
9
Turn sharp left onto TX 8
12 mi·13 min·State Highway 8
10
Continue on TX 8
2.7 mi·3 min·South Street
11
Continue on TX 8
8.8 mi·11 min·State Highway 8
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8
2.9 mi·3 min·Broadway Avenue
13
Turn right onto TX 8
11 mi·16 min·TX 8
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
15
Merge onto I 30
2.3 mi·2 min·I 30
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
18
Merge onto US 82
8.2 mi·9 min·US Highway 82
19
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi·2 min·Northeast Front Street
20
Continue on US 82
1.7 mi·2 min·Northwest Front Street
21
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi·33 sec·County Road 3215
22
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi·3 min·FM 1701
23
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
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 33.6 miles from Liberty, TX, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.3 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 15 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.6 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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 Liberty, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Liberty, TX
This is one driving day of about 67.1 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Liberty, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 8 for about 21.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Liberty, TX
· 58m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.28 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$11.10
$22.20
premium
$4.54
$11.98
$23.96
diesel
$5.61
$14.81
$29.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.1
0
$7.05
$3.22
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.87
$2.68
EV Truck/SUV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Liberty, TX
Afternoon
in Liberty on Friday
Local time
12:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Garland, TX
Afternoon
in Garland on Friday
Local time
12:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Maud, TX
34 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
22 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
1h 46m 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 Liberty, TX to Garland, TX covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 8, TX 8, US Highway 82. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Liberty, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.14 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 1626): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (TX 8 / State Highway 8): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Between Liberty, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward De Kalb and Clarksville.
