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Trip from Center, TX to Garland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
207.4 mi
334 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center, TX
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Garland, TX
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Trip Overview
Center, TX to Garland, TX is 207.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m via State Highway 155 and US 271, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, moving from the eastern edge of the Great Plains region to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The majority of the route is on highways, making for a relatively straightforward drive. Given the distance and duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip, allowing plenty of time for a relaxed start or a late arrival.
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
103.7 miles from Center, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 155 | 39.9 mi | 45m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| East Commerce Street | 27.1 mi | 30m |
| East Yeagua Street | 21.8 mi | 32m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| North Tyler Street | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 155 North | 11.5 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 155
— 39.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on Lcr 800
387 ft
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22 sec
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Lcr 800
2
Turn right onto TX 164
22 mi
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32 min
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East Yeagua Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 75
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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North Buffalo Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 79
27 mi
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30 min
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East Commerce Street
5
Merge onto US 79; US 84
7.7 mi
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10 min
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US 79; US 84
6
Turn left onto TX 155
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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North Link Street
7
Turn straight onto TX 155
21 mi
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23 min
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State Highway 155
8
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi
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30 sec
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South Elm Street
9
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi
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1 min
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North Frankston Highway
10
Continue on TX 155
19 mi
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22 min
·
State Highway 155
11
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Frankston Highway
12
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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South Vine Avenue
13
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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South Palace Avenue
14
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi
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1 min
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West Front Street
15
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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East Gentry Parkway
17
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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US Highway 271
18
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 155 North
19
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
20
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
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State Highway 155 North
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
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1 min
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West Broadway Street
22
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi
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18 min
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North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
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US 271
24
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Burton Road
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
26
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
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I 30
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
28
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
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US Highway 259 North
29
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
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FM 1701
30
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to avoid rush hour traffic in the Garland area. You have one recommended stop on the route, which is more than enough for this distance, but feel free to pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially for the 39.9-mile stretch on State Highway 155, as services might be more spread out there. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; you can depart later if you wish, but be mindful of potential traffic as you get closer to Garland.
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 103.7 miles from Center, TX, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.9 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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.7 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
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 Center, 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 Center, TX
This is one driving day of about 207.4 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Center, 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 State Highway 155 for about 39.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.7 miles from Center, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Tyler Rose Garden
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Tyler, Texas
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+19035311212
Visit websiteVisit Tyler/SPORTyler
4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Tyler, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19035936905
Visit websiteTyler Rose Museum & Gift Shop
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Tyler, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm
+19035973130
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 188.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 164 / East Yeagua Street
Turn right onto TX 164 / East Yeagua Street
Navigation decision point
4
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
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TX 155 / North Link Street
Turn left onto TX 155 / North Link Street
Navigation decision point
6
103.4 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
124.8 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
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TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Turn left onto TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
188.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.41 one way
$56.81 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
| premium | $4.23 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.16 | $78.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tyler, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Tyler, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
EAG Ford/Dodge Mt. Pleasant - DCFC
Mount Pleasant, TX
Blink Network
6 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 1028
Buffalo, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 486
Tyler, TX
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Jefferson Park (Mt. Pleasant, Texas)
Mt. Pleasant, TX
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Patterson Motor of Tyler 3
Tyler, TX
Blink Network
2 DCFC
PALESTINE TOY CPE250
Palestine, TX
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
All Star Autoplex
Palestine, TX
EV Connect
1 DCFC
EV Connect: 3
eVgo Network: 2
Blink Network: 2
ChargePoint Network: 1
Tesla: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.04 | $13.27 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Origin
Center, TX
Late night in Center on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:52PM CDT until July 20 at 1:40AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:48PM CDT until July 18 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:52PM CDT until July 20 at 1:40AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:48PM CDT until July 18 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 63% highway, so expect a good amount of time on faster roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 39.9 miles on State Highway 155 before transitioning to US 271. The final portion of your drive will involve navigating East Commerce Street, indicating a shift to more urban surface streets as you approach your destination. Be prepared for the change in driving environment as you move from rural highways to city traffic.
63% 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: 39.9 mi on State Highway 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 155 and US 271. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near TX 164 / East Yeagua Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (TX 164 / East Yeagua Street): Navigation decision point; at 57 miles (TX 155 / North Link Street): Navigation decision point; at 103.4 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
558 ft
237 ft
Total Climb
653 ft
Total Descent
694 ft
Highest Point
558 ft
~74.1 mi in
Elevation Range
321 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Center, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Daingerfield along the way.
Daingerfield
188.5 mi in
|
~3h 47m
About the Cities
Starting in Center, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Shelby County Courthouse Square — historic place in Center, Shelby County, Texas
Arriving in Garland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1891
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 207.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.9 miles on State Highway 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (TX 164 / East Yeagua Street): Navigation decision point; at 57 miles (TX 155 / North Link Street): Navigation decision point; at 103.4 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Garland, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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