Road Trips from Garland, TX
Garland offers a solid mix for a quick escape or a longer haul. You've got several options within a day's drive that feature national parks and gently rolling terrain, perfect for a scenic Saturday. If you're up for a more significant road trip, there are a couple of longer routes that require an overnight stay and offer a different kind of landscape.
Total Routes
62
Shortest
4.2h
With Parks Nearby
61
Weekend trip
49 total in this range
Houston, TX
5h 47m296 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Brenham, TX
6h 5m293 mi one way
Deer Park, TX
5h 59m305.8 mi one way
Timberwood Park, TX
7h 45m426.5 mi one way
This 426.5-mile trip to Timberwood Park is a good way to see some of the state's natural beauty. You'll drive for about 7.8 hours, mostly on highways, with a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and you'll pass by Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Long-haul ideas
13 total in this range
Kermit, TX
9h 52m548.2 mi one way
For a longer journey, Kermit is 548.2 miles away and requires about 9.9 hours of driving. This long-haul route has a drive score of 8 and features gently rolling terrain. It's recommended to make this a two-day trip with an overnight stop.
Monahans, TX
9h 29m538.1 mi one way
Monahans is a 538.1-mile, 9.5-hour drive. This long-haul route has a drive score of 8 and consists of gently rolling terrain. Since it's a significant distance, an overnight stay is recommended, and this route does not include park access from the provided data.
Lamesa, TX
8h 34m484.4 mi one way
Pampa, TX
8h 22m445.5 mi one way
Borger, TX
8h 53m469.9 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Houston, TX
5h 47m296 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Brenham, TX
6h 5m293 mi one way
Deer Park, TX
5h 59m305.8 mi one way
Houston, TX
5h 47m296 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Brenham, TX
6h 5m293 mi one way
Pasadena, TX
6h306.5 mi one way
Houston, TX
5h 47m296 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Deer Park, TX
5h 59m305.8 mi one way
Timberwood Park, TX
7h 45m426.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain and proximity to national parks make spring a good time for drives to the San Antonio area.
Summer
Longer drives to West Texas like Kermit or Monahans are best tackled with an early start due to the heat.
Fall
Fall offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, from the shorter highway trips to the longer hauls.
Winter
The mostly flat terrain on the southern routes makes them viable winter destinations, though overnight stays are recommended.
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