Origin
Lumberton, TX
Morning in Lumberton on Friday
Local time
8:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lumberton, TX to Garland, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
260 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
★
6 AM
5h 4m
8 AM
5h 31m
10 AM
5h 13m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, TX
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Trip Overview
This 260-mile drive from Lumberton, TX to Garland, TX is a feasible day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 3 minutes. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with a highway share of only 19%, so expect a more involved driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, this trip stays budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of your journey, staying within Texas. This is a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a full day behind the wheel.
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
130 miles from Lumberton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 260 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, which features a relatively low 19% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 117.7 miles on North Main Street, suggesting a significant portion of your journey will be on less direct, local roadways. While the total duration is just over 5 hours, the nature of the roads means you'll be navigating more turns and potentially dealing with varied traffic conditions compared to a pure interstate cruise. This drive is less about speed and more about engaging with the local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 117.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 146.9 miles in near US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 146.9 miles (US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 206.5 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point; at 230.6 miles (US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
146.9 mi into trip
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~2h 44m in
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US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street
Turn right onto US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street
Navigation decision point
4
206.5 mi into trip
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~3h 52m in
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TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Navigation decision point
5
230.6 mi into trip
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~4h 21m in
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US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
246.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m 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
4
247 mi into trip
|
~4h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lumberton, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward De Kalb and Clarksville.
De Kalb
246.7 mi in
|
~4h 43m
Clarksville
246.7 mi in
|
~4h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 117.7 mi | 2h 10m |
| East End Boulevard South | 36.7 mi | 43m |
| Southview Circle | 23.2 mi | 26m |
| North Saint Mary Street | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 8 | 21.3 mi | 25m |
| TX 8 | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 82 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| US 59 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 117.7 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 96
118 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 96
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Southview Circle
3
Continue on US 59
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
4
Turn slight left onto US 59 Business; US 79 Business
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 59 Business; US 79 Business
5
Turn right onto US 59 Business
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North Saint Mary Street
6
Continue on US 59
37 mi
·
43 min
·
East End Boulevard South
7
Turn left onto TX 155
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
TX 155
8
Turn right onto TX 8
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 8
9
Continue on TX 8
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
10
Continue on TX 8
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 8
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Avenue
12
Turn right onto TX 8
11 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 8
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
14
Merge onto I 30
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
17
Merge onto US 82
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 82
18
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Front Street
19
Continue on US 82
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Front Street
20
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road 3215
21
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1701
22
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour estimated duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, starting your journey from Lumberton, TX early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. While this route is manageable in a single day, factor in at least one stop to break up the 117.7-mile longest stretch on North Main Street. The $39 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's wise to fill up before departing or at a known station along the way, as services might be more spaced out on local roads. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the frequent turns require your attention.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 130 miles from Lumberton, TX, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.7 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 57 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
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 Lumberton, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lumberton, TX
This is one driving day of about 260 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Lumberton, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 117.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130 mi from Lumberton, TX · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130 miles from Lumberton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Main Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.7 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
$39.29 one way
$78.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.00 | $86.00 |
| premium | $4.54 | $46.42 | $92.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.40 | $114.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78 | 0 | $27.30 | $12.48 |
| Efficient EV | 65 | 0 | $22.75 | $10.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104 | 1 | $36.40 | $16.64 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Garland on Friday
Local time
8:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Carthage, TX
130 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
3 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
5h 3m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lumberton, TX to Garland, TX covers 260 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, East End Boulevard South, Southview Circle. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130 miles from Lumberton, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 146.9 miles (US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 206.5 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point; at 230.6 miles (US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Between Lumberton, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward De Kalb and Clarksville.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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