Road Trips from Garland, TX
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
32
Shortest
1.2h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Mesquite, TX
2h 41m143.2 mi one way
Murphy, TX
2h 48m142 mi one way
Midlothian, TX
3h 15m175.1 mi one way
Sansom Park, TX
3h 33m190.7 mi one way
Sachse, TX
2h 42m145.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
17 total in this range
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Brenham, TX
6h 5m293 mi one way
Timberwood Park, TX
7h 45m426.5 mi one way
New Braunfels, TX
7h 4m392.8 mi one way
Houston, TX
5h 47m296 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Brenham, TX
6h 5m293 mi one way
Timberwood Park, TX
7h 45m426.5 mi one way
New Braunfels, TX
7h 4m392.8 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Brenham, TX
6h 5m293 mi one way
New Braunfels, TX
7h 4m392.8 mi one way
Houston, TX
5h 47m296 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
7h 39m423.6 mi one way
Timberwood Park, TX
7h 45m426.5 mi one way
New Braunfels, TX
7h 4m392.8 mi one way
Houston, TX
5h 47m296 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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