Spanning 273.1 miles across the Texas landscape, your trip from Beaumont to Garland typically takes about 4 hours and 38 minutes of drive time. You will start your journey by navigating local roads like North Pearl Street and Pine Street before transitioning onto I-10 West. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budget approximately $42 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Since both cities reside within the same region, you can expect a consistent transition across the Texas interior.
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
137.8 miles from Beaumont, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 96
144.1 mi
2h 41m
East End Boulevard South
36.7 mi
43m
North Saint Mary Street
22.9 mi
25m
State Highway 8
21.3 mi
25m
TX 8
10.7 mi
16m
Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi
10m
US Highway 82
8.2 mi
9m
US 59
5.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 96
— 144.1 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont, TX and Garland, TX.
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Start on Calder Avenue
206 ft·12 sec·Calder Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
0.2 mi·17 sec·North Pearl Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn straight
0.3 mi·17 sec
4
Turn straight onto Pine Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Pine Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 10 West: Houston
6
Merge onto I 10; US 90
1.6 mi·1 min·I 10; US 90
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 853AToward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 853AToward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
9
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi·10 min·Eastex Freeway
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 96
144 mi·2 hr 41 min·US 96
Toward US 96 North: Lumberton, JasperUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 59
5.9 mi·7 min·US 59
12
Turn slight left onto US 59 Business; US 79 Business
323 ft·10 sec·US 59 Business; US 79 Business
13
Turn right onto US 59 Business
23 mi·25 min·North Saint Mary Street
14
Continue on US 59
37 mi·43 min·East End Boulevard South
15
Turn left onto TX 155
0.1 mi·7 sec·TX 155
16
Turn right onto TX 8
12 mi·13 min·State Highway 8
17
Continue on TX 8
2.7 mi·3 min·South Street
18
Continue on TX 8
8.8 mi·11 min·State Highway 8
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8
2.9 mi·3 min·Broadway Avenue
20
Turn right onto TX 8
11 mi·16 min·TX 8
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
22
Merge onto I 30
2.3 mi·2 min·I 30
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
25
Merge onto US 82
8.2 mi·9 min·US Highway 82
26
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi·2 min·Northeast Front Street
27
Continue on US 82
1.7 mi·2 min·Northwest Front Street
28
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi·33 sec·County Road 3215
29
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi·3 min·FM 1701
30
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 273.1-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive and stretch your legs. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest congestion on local roads, especially when navigating out of the Beaumont area. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $42 estimate in mind to ensure you aren't caught off guard by fluctuating prices along the way. Since you have a single planned stop, use it strategically to refuel both the car and yourself before the final push into Garland. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace based on real-time traffic conditions to keep the experience stress-free.
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 137.8 miles from Beaumont, TX, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.1 miles.
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 61 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.8 miles or 2h 35m 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 16m
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 Beaumont, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Beaumont, TX
This is one driving day of about 275.6 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Beaumont, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 96 for about 144.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Pearl Street
Turn left onto North Pearl Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North:...
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2.8 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
5
3 mi into trip|~4m in|US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward Jasper, Lufkin
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
8
12.4 mi into trip|~14m in|US 96
Keep slight right at fork onto US 96 toward US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.64 one way
$83.29 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$45.58
$91.17
premium
$4.54
$49.21
$98.41
diesel
$5.61
$60.85
$121.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.7
1
$28.94
$13.23
Efficient EV
68.9
0
$24.12
$11.02
EV Truck/SUV
110.2
1
$38.58
$17.64
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Beaumont, TX
Late night
in Beaumont on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph9% chanceLive 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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate out of Beaumont, which shifts significantly from the initial city streets. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires your full attention as you transition between local thoroughfares and the main highway stretches. You will spend your time navigating a mix of urban navigation and regional transit rather than a singular, uninterrupted highway cruise. Stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection density, as the character of the road varies considerably from the start in Beaumont to your arrival in the Garland area.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.1 mi on US 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 96 and East End Boulevard South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Pearl Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 275.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Pearl Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Beaumont is a city in Texas, USA on the northern Gulf Coast, close to the Louisiana state line. It is famous for its early 20th-century oil industry history.
Garland is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area in the State of Texas. Mike Judge, the creator of Beavis and Butthead and King of the Hill, used to live in Garland, as well as some other small towns around Texas. So, yeah. Don't be shocked if you take a wrong turn through a downscale neighborhood and see someone barbecuing hot dogs using one of those things that turns your truck's air filter into a grill. On the other hand, Garland's north side is a palacial monument to suburban living in all its McMansioned, strip malling, Starbucks-sipping glory. Garland is basically an unprepossessing, pleasant place. While it's hard to get too excited about much that happens in Garland, it is just so darned pleasant.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 275.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.1 miles on US 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Garland, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Pearl Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Garland, TX before the return drive.
