Origin
Pasadena, TX
Evening in Pasadena on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pasadena, TX to Garland, TX
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
306.6 mi
493 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 48m
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6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pasadena, TX
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Trip Overview
This 306.6-mile drive from Pasadena, TX, to Garland, TX, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 1 minute to complete. Your journey will primarily follow US 59 and I-69, also known as the Eastex Freeway, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $46, this route offers a straightforward trip through the Great Plains region of Texas. It’s a manageable distance for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
153.3 miles from Pasadena, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 87% of the drive utilizing major roadways like US 59 and I-69. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.5 miles on US 59, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While primarily interstate driving, be aware that road conditions and speed limits can vary as you transition between these main arteries. This route is characterized by its efficiency rather than extensive scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and I-69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 306.6 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 1.4 miles (Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward TX 225 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward TX 225 West
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 610 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 610 North
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20A
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
6
210.1 mi into trip
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~4h 3m in
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TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pasadena, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.
Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
128.7 mi in
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~2h 26m
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via US 59
Daingerfield
287.7 mi in
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~5h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 57.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| I-69 | 42 mi | 44m |
| Eastex Freeway | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| US Route 259 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Kilgore Drive | 13.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward TX 225 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto TX 225
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pasadena Freeway
5
Continue on TX 225
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 610 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 610
9.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East Loop South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 69; US 59
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 69; US 59
11
Continue on I-69; US 59
42 mi
·
44 min
·
I-69; US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 59; FM 942
36 mi
·
40 min
·
US 59; FM 942
13
Take the exit onto US 59
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 59
Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
17
Merge onto Loop 224
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Stallings Drive
18
Continue on US 59
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
North US Highway 59
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
21
Merge onto US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
22
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
23
Continue on US 259
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
24
Continue on US 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
25
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
26
Continue on US 259
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Kilgore Drive
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 259 Business
28
Turn left onto Houston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Houston Street
30
Enter roundabout onto TX 135
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 135 North
31
Continue on TX 135
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 135 North
32
Continue on US 271
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
33
Continue on US 271
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Upshur Avenue
35
Turn right onto FM 2685
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 2865
36
Turn right onto FM 2685
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 2685
37
Turn right onto TX 155
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
TX 155
38
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 271
39
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Burton Road
40
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
41
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
43
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
44
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
45
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Pasadena, TX, to avoid potential traffic as you approach the Houston area and later as you near Garland, TX. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 57.5 miles on US 59, so plan a quick break before or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $46 estimated cost suggests a full tank will be necessary to complete the 306.6 miles.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.3 miles from Pasadena, TX, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.3 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, TX
This is one driving day of about 306.6 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pasadena, 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 US 59 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.3 mi from Pasadena, TX · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.3 miles from Pasadena, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.33 one way
$92.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $50.71 | $101.42 |
| premium | $4.54 | $54.74 | $109.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.69 | $135.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92 | 1 | $32.19 | $14.72 |
| Efficient EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.83 | $12.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.6 | 1 | $42.92 | $19.62 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Evening in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
7:46 PM
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
8 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
6h 1m 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 Pasadena, TX to Garland, TX covers 306.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 59, I-69, Eastex Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.3 miles from Pasadena, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.33 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 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 demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 306.6 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 1.4 miles (Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pasadena, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.
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