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Trip from Channelview, TX to Garland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
301.9 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Channelview, TX
Thomas balabaud
Garland, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Channelview, TX to Garland, TX is 301.9 miles and takes about 5 hours 55 minutes via US 59/I-69 and US 271, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal detours, making it a convenient option for a single-day trip. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two Texas locations without extensive planning.
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
151 miles from Channelview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 57.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| I-69 | 42 mi | 44m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| Eastex Freeway | 24.6 mi | 27m |
| US Route 259 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Kilgore Drive | 13.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Channelview, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on 1st Street
234 ft
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16 sec
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1st Street
2
Turn left onto Pemberton Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Pemberton Street
3
Turn right onto Sheldon Road
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Sheldon Road
4
Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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East Freeway Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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19 sec
Toward I 10 West
6
Merge onto I 10
0.6 mi
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45 sec
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East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 781A
Toward BW 8 South, BW 8 North: Sam Houston Tollway, Pasadena, Sam Houston Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward BW 8 North: Sam Houston Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto BW 8
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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East Sam Houston Parkway North
10
Continue on SHT
13 mi
·
15 min
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East Sam Houston Tollway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on BW 8
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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North Sam Houston Parkway East
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 69, US 59: Houston, Cleveland
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 59 North: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 69; US 59
25 mi
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27 min
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Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59
0.7 mi
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44 sec
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I 69; US 59
16
Continue on I-69; US 59
42 mi
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44 min
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I-69; US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 59; FM 942
36 mi
·
40 min
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US 59; FM 942
18
Take the exit onto US 59
5.7 mi
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7 min
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US 59
Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
16 mi
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17 min
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US 59
Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches
20
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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this road
22
Merge onto Loop 224
5.9 mi
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6 min
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Southwest Stallings Drive
23
Continue on US 59
0.9 mi
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58 sec
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North US Highway 59
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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24 sec
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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this road
26
Merge onto US 259
11 mi
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12 min
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US Highway 259
27
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
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3 min
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US Route 259
28
Continue on US 259
2.8 mi
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3 min
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South Railroad Avenue
29
Continue on US 259
16 mi
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18 min
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US Route 259
30
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Highway 79
31
Continue on US 259
13 mi
·
15 min
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Kilgore Drive
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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US 259 Business
33
Turn left onto Houston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Houston Street
34
Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street
371 ft
·
7 sec
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Houston Street
35
Enter roundabout onto TX 135
124 ft
·
1 sec
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State Highway 135 North
36
Continue on TX 135
11 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 135 North
37
Continue on US 271
1.6 mi
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1 min
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South Tyler Street
38
Continue on US 271
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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South Main Street
39
Turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi
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2 min
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West Upshur Avenue
40
Turn right onto FM 2685
4.1 mi
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5 min
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FM 2865
41
Turn right onto FM 2685
6.5 mi
·
7 min
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FM 2685
42
Turn right onto TX 155
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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TX 155
43
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
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US 271
44
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Burton Road
45
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
46
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
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I 30
47
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
48
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
49
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
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FM 1701
50
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip, leaving early in the morning from Channelview is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The longest stretch between major road changes is 57.5 miles on US 59, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, keeping the $43 estimated fuel cost in mind. With a duration of just under 6 hours, this drive is manageable without an overnight stay, offering flexibility in your departure time. Pay attention to the transition points between US 59, I-69, and US 271 as you near your destination in 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 151 miles from Channelview, TX, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 66 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151 miles or 2h 53m 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 47m
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 Channelview, 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 Channelview, TX
This is one driving day of about 301.9 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Channelview, 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 59 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151 miles from Channelview, 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Polk County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Polk County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.8 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.8 mi from route
Pecan Acres Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
Nacogdoches, Texas
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19365592960
Visit websiteDurst Taylor Museum
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Halfway reset
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Nacogdoches, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+19365604443
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 325 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 205.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 10 / East Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / East Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
Take the exit toward BW 8 South, BW 8 North: Sam Houston Tollway, Pasadena, Sam Houston Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 781A
Toward BW 8 South, BW 8 North: Sam Houston Toll...
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward BW 8 North: Sam Houston Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward BW 8 North: Sam Houston Parkway
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 59 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 59 North: Cleveland
6
205.4 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
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TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.22 one way
$92.45 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.29 | $51.01 | $102.03 |
| premium | $4.64 | $55.13 | $110.25 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $73.44 | $146.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.04
Sam Houston Tollway
(13 mi)
$1.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Gigahub IAH John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Houston, TX
Houston, TX
BP_PULSE
22 DCFC
New Caney, TX - Tesla Supercharger
New Caney, TX
Tesla
16 DCFC
Humble, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Humble, TX
Tesla
15 DCFC
Channelview, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Channelview, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Livingston, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Livingston, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Nacogdoches, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Nacogdoches, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Henderson, TX - Tesla Supercharger
Henderson, TX
Tesla
8 DCFC
Humble TX
Humble, TX
SHELL_RECHARGE
7 DCFC
Tesla: 6
GRAVITI_ENERGY: 3
eVgo Network: 3
Electrify America: 2
SHELL_RECHARGE: 2
Blink Network: 2
BP_PULSE: 1
7CHARGE: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.70 | $14.49 |
| Efficient EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.42 | $12.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.8 | 1 | $42.27 | $19.32 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Origin
Channelview, TX
Late night in Channelview on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
N 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:33AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 12:03AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
N 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:33AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 12:03AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 55m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 85% of the 301.9 miles on major roads like US 59, I-69, and US 271. You'll encounter the longest stretch without a major road change at 57.5 miles on US 59. Expect a consistent driving experience with frequent exits as you transition between these highways. The profile is mostly highway, indicating a fairly open road for much of the trip.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.5 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and I-69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 10 / East Freeway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 301.9 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: at 1.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
451 ft
77 ft
Total Climb
538 ft
Total Descent
229 ft
Highest Point
451 ft
~166.8 mi in
Elevation Range
375 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.
Between Channelview, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Cleveland, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.
Cleveland
19.6 mi in
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~25m
Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
124 mi in
|
~2h 20m
|
via US 59
Daingerfield
283 mi in
|
~5h 25m
About the Cities
Starting in Channelview, TX
Full guide →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 5h 55m. Total distance: 301.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.5 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.04 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 10 / East Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
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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