Road Trips from Garland, TX
Garland offers a good mix for weekenders. You can hit a few different destinations within a solid day's drive, many with a drive score of 9 and the option to visit national parks like Waco Mammoth or San Antonio Missions. If you're up for a longer haul, there are also multi-day options that take you further west or south into Texas. The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling, making for straightforward driving.
Total Routes
15
Shortest
7.1h
With Parks Nearby
12
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Timberwood Park, TX
7h 45m426.5 mi one way
This trip is a solid 7.8-hour drive, mostly on highways, with a high drive score of 9. It's a good option if you want to visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, as it's nearby. The terrain is gently rolling.
Converse, TX
7h 26m412.3 mi one way
Clocking in at 7.4 hours, this route offers a mostly flat terrain and a high drive score of 9. Like several other options, it provides access to the Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, making it great for a park-focused day trip.
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
7h 57m437.7 mi one way
With a drive time of 8 hours, this route features gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 9. It's comparable to other nearby San Antonio-area destinations but offers a slightly different endpoint. Parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are accessible.
Boerne, TX
7h 58m441.8 mi one way
This 8-hour drive lands you in Boerne with gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 9. It’s one of the longer day-trip options to the San Antonio area, offering access to the Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Canyon Lake, TX
7h 35m412.4 mi one way
This 7.6-hour drive to Canyon Lake features gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 9. It’s a good option for a day trip if you want to visit the Waco Mammoth National Monument. It's similar in drive time to Converse but offers a different destination.
Long-haul ideas
6 total in this range
Kermit, TX
9h 52m548.2 mi one way
Consider this 9.9-hour drive if you're looking for a long-haul adventure. It's recommended to make this an overnight trip. The terrain is gently rolling, and while it has a lower drive score of 8, it's a direct route west.
Monahans, TX
9h 29m538.1 mi one way
This 9.5-hour drive is another long-haul option, best suited for an overnight stay. It has a drive score of 8 and gently rolling terrain, making it a straightforward journey west. It's slightly shorter than the drive to Kermit.
Mission, TX
11h 53m677.2 mi one way
This is a substantial 11.9-hour drive, definitely requiring an overnight stop. It has a drive score of 7 and mostly flat terrain. You'll pass near San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument along the way.
Beeville, TX
8h 46m482.8 mi one way
At 8.8 hours, this is a longer day trip or a comfortable overnight option with a drive score of 7. The terrain is mostly flat. You'll have the opportunity to visit Waco Mammoth National Monument en route.
Edinburg, TX
11h 34m659.7 mi one way
This 11.6-hour drive is for serious road-trippers, requiring an overnight stay. It carries a drive score of 7 and features mostly flat terrain. Like other southern destinations, it offers proximity to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument.
Browse by Mood
Timberwood Park, TX
7h 45m426.5 mi one way
Converse, TX
7h 26m412.3 mi one way
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
7h 57m437.7 mi one way
Boerne, TX
7h 58m441.8 mi one way
Gonzales, TX
7h 16m407.1 mi one way
Seguin, TX
7h 6m406 mi one way
Monahans, TX
9h 29m538.1 mi one way
Mission, TX
11h 53m677.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild temperatures for the gently rolling or flat terrain drives, with parks like Waco Mammoth National Monument being pleasant stops.
Summer
Summer heat makes the long-haul drives more challenging; shorter trips with park visits are advisable.
Fall
Fall's cooler weather is ideal for any of the drives, especially the longer ones requiring overnight stays, with park visits remaining comfortable.
Winter
Winter drives are generally clear, making the highway-focused routes and longer hauls feasible, though park visits might be less appealing in colder weather.
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