Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
331.8 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Texas City, TX to Garland, TX covers 331.8 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Street, 9th Avenue North, Palmer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.68 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
165.9 miles from Texas City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 331.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 33m 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 Texas City, TX to Garland, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 9th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Emmett F Lowry Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Texas City, TX and Garland, TX.
Start on the route
Turn left onto 6th Street
Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
Continue on Palmer Highway
Continue on Emmett F Lowry Expressway
Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 South, I 69, US 59: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Cleveland, Victoria, Texas Southern University
Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South, US 59, I 69: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria, Cleveland
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, US 59 North: Cleveland
Merge slight right onto Eastex Freeway
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches
Turn left
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive
Continue on North US Highway 59
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto US Highway 259
Continue on US Route 259
Continue on South Railroad Avenue
Continue on US Route 259
Turn right onto Highway 79
Continue on Kilgore Drive
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Houston Street
Keep slight right to continue on Houston Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 135 North
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 135 North
Continue on South Tyler Street
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
Turn right onto FM 2865
Turn right
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn right onto Burton Road
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Turn left onto US Highway 259 North
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.9 miles or 2h 46m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Texas City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Texas City, TX
This is one driving day of about 331.8 miles and 5h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.9 mi from Texas City, TX · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 165.9 miles from Texas City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$50.68 one way
$101.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.54 | $111.09 |
| premium | $4.59 | $59.97 | $119.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.71 | $147.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.84 | $15.93 |
| Efficient EV | 83 | 0 | $29.03 | $13.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.7 | 1 | $46.45 | $21.24 |
Gas CO2
116 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Texas City on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Garland on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
70°F
Houston, TX
166 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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