Origin
Live Oak, TX
Late night in Live Oak on Wednesday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Live Oak, TX to Garland, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 58m
Distance
432.1 mi
695 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 50m
★
6 AM
7h 59m
8 AM
8h 16m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 3m
3 PM
8h 5m
5 PM
8h 15m
8 PM
7h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Live Oak, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Live Oak, TX to Garland, TX covers 432.1 miles and takes about 7h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East R L Thornton Freeway, I 20, US 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.6 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.29 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216 miles from Live Oak, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 7h 58m highway drive covering 432.1 miles, with most of the trip on East R L Thornton Freeway and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.6 miles on East R L Thornton Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East R L Thornton Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 132.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.2 miles in near US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 432.1 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 47.2 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
47.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
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US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Turn right onto US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
97.3 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Tre...
5
97.5 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport
8
234.3 mi into trip
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~4h 16m 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
288.1 mi into trip
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~5h 19m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Live Oak, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Abilene Airport and Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport.
Abilene Airport
97.3 mi in
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~1h 54m
Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport
97.5 mi in
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~1h 55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 132.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| I 20 | 128.2 mi | 2h 10m |
| US 83 | 49.2 mi | 54m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 31 mi | 36m |
| North Main Street | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| Roberts Avenue | 16.5 mi | 18m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
East R L Thornton Freeway
— 132.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on FM 176
5.4 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 2335
2
Turn right onto US 87
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 87
3
Turn left onto US 83
20 mi
·
21 min
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North Main Street
4
Continue on US 83
17 mi
·
18 min
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Roberts Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 83
49 mi
·
54 min
·
US 83
Toward US 83 North
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 83 Business North, Loop 322 East: Treadaway Boulevard, Abilene Airport
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport
9
Merge onto Loop 322
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Jake Roberts Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 20 Business
11
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Highway 80
12
Take the ramp
363 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
13
Merge onto I 20
128 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Continue on I 30
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 30; US 67
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
19
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
20
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
21
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216 miles from Live Oak, TX, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.6 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 95 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 46m
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 Live Oak, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Live Oak, TX
This is one driving day of about 432.1 miles and 7h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Live Oak, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East R L Thornton Freeway for about 132.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216 mi from Live Oak, TX · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
216 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216 miles from Live Oak, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East R L Thornton Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.6 miles.
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.
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
$65.29 one way
$130.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $71.47 | $142.93 |
| premium | $4.54 | $77.15 | $154.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.40 | $190.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.6 | 1 | $45.37 | $20.74 |
| Efficient EV | 108 | 1 | $37.81 | $17.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.8 | 2 | $60.49 | $27.65 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 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
5:14 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
10 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
7h 58m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Live Oak, TX to Garland, TX covers 432.1 miles and takes about 7h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East R L Thornton Freeway, I 20, US 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 216 miles from Live Oak, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.29 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 14 significant decision points across 432.1 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 47.2 miles (US 67; US 83 / Hutchings Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Live Oak, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Abilene Airport and Loop 322 East: Abilene Airport.
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