Origin
Rosenberg, TX
Morning in Rosenberg on Friday
Local time
8:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosenberg, 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 34m
Distance
329.2 mi
530 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosenberg, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rosenberg, TX to Garland, TX covers 329.2 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Street, Avenue J, 1st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.74 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.6 miles from Rosenberg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 329.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 329.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rosenberg, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Avenue J | — | — |
| 1st Street | — | — |
| Southwest Freeway Frontage Road | — | — |
| I 69 North | — | — |
| Southwest Freeway | — | — |
| Eastex Freeway | — | — |
| US 59 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosenberg, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on Avenue I
266 ft
·
7 sec
·
Avenue I
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
482 ft
·
23 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto Avenue J
341 ft
·
22 sec
·
Avenue J
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
5
Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 69 North, US 59 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69 North, US 59 North
7
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Southwest Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway
9
Continue on Eastex Freeway
40 mi
·
46 min
·
Eastex Freeway
10
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
11
Continue straight
42 mi
·
44 min
12
Continue straight
36 mi
·
40 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Stallings Drive
18
Continue on North US Highway 59
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
North US Highway 59
19
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
20
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
21
Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
22
Continue on US Route 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
23
Continue on South Railroad Avenue
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
24
Continue on US Route 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
25
Turn right onto Highway 79
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
26
Continue on Kilgore Drive
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Kilgore Drive
27
Keep slight right
2.8 mi
·
3 min
28
Turn left onto Houston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
29
Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Houston Street
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 135 North
31
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 135 North
32
Continue on South Tyler Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
33
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Upshur Avenue
35
Turn right onto FM 2865
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 2865
36
Turn right
6.5 mi
·
7 min
37
Turn right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
38
Continue straight
30 mi
·
34 min
39
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Burton Road
40
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
41
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
42
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
43
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
44
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
5 min
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 164.6 miles from Rosenberg, TX, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
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 72 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.6 miles or 2h 47m 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 34m
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 Rosenberg, 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 Rosenberg, TX
This is one driving day of about 329.2 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Rosenberg, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.6 mi from Rosenberg, TX · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.6 miles from Rosenberg, 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
$49.74 one way
$99.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $54.45 | $108.90 |
| premium | $4.54 | $58.78 | $117.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.68 | $145.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.8 | 1 | $34.57 | $15.80 |
| Efficient EV | 82.3 | 0 | $28.80 | $13.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.7 | 1 | $46.09 | $21.07 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Morning in Garland on Friday
Local time
8:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
7 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 34m 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 Rosenberg, TX to Garland, TX covers 329.2 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, Avenue J, 1st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.6 miles from Rosenberg, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.74 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 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Rosenberg, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rosenberg, TX to Garland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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