Colleyville, TX to Garland, TX is 177.1 miles and takes about 3h 20m via I 30 and US Highway 259 North, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey primarily on major highways. Expect a high percentage of time spent on the interstate, making it a quick trip for those prioritizing arrival time. This route is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.6 miles from Colleyville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
121 mi
2h 3m
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi
24m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
10.4 mi
11m
I 635 TEXpress
9.5 mi
9m
West John W Carpenter Freeway
5.3 mi
6m
Colleyville Boulevard
2.7 mi
4m
FM 1701
2.1 mi
4m
Mustang Drive
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 121 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colleyville, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on this road
125 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto TX 26
2.7 mi·4 min·Colleyville Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on TX 26
0.7 mi·1 min·Ira E Woods Avenue
4
Turn right onto Mustang Drive
1.9 mi·3 min·Mustang Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto State Highway 121
0.1 mi·10 sec·State Highway 121
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward TX 114 East, TX 121 NorthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto TX 121
1.8 mi·2 min·TX 121
8
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
4.6 mi·4 min·West John W Carpenter Freeway
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
0.7 mi·1 min·West John W Carpenter Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto TX 161
0.6 mi·1 min·State Highway 161
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward PGBT North
13
Merge onto PGBT
0.6 mi·39 sec·President George Bush Turnpike
14
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 635 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 635
1.6 mi·1 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight left onto I 635 TEXpress
9.5 mi·9 min·I 635 TEXpress
Toward I 635 East: Express LanesUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 635
0.5 mi·31 sec·Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
18
Continue on I 635
8.8 mi·9 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 8B-AToward I 30 East: Texarkana, DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 30 East: TexarkanaUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 30; US 67
121 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
23
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 North
24
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi·4 min·FM 1701
25
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over three hours and a fuel cost estimated at $27, this is an easy same-day trip. You can depart any time of day without significant concern, though an early start will give you more flexibility. You'll encounter one primary stop opportunity, so plan your breaks accordingly. Given the long stretch on I 30, ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on that segment to avoid unnecessary stops.
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 88.6 miles from Colleyville, TX, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Colleyville, 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 Colleyville, TX
This is one driving day of about 177.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Colleyville, 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 I 30 for about 121 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.6 — 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|TX 26 / Colleyville Boulevard
Turn right onto TX 26 / Colleyville Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in|State Highway 121
Turn left onto State Highway 121
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
7.6 mi into trip|~12m in|TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 114 East: Dallas, Dallas Fort Worth I...
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36.1 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8B-A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Dallas
7
36.6 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.76 one way
$53.52 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$29.29
$58.58
premium
$4.54
$31.62
$63.24
diesel
$5.61
$39.10
$78.20
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
President George Bush Turnpike
(0.6 mi)$0.05
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
$27
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.1
0
$18.60
$8.50
Efficient EV
44.3
0
$15.50
$7.08
EV Truck/SUV
70.8
0
$24.79
$11.33
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Colleyville, TX
Morning
in Colleyville on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 20 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 2:03PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Morning
in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 2:03PM CDT until April 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued April 17 at 11:55AM MDT until April 17 at 7:00PM MDT 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
2 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
3h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 121 miles on I 30, which forms the backbone of this journey. The profile suggests a consistent, high-speed driving experience for most of the trip. While largely interstate, transitions between I 30, US Highway 259 North, and Lyndon B Johnson Freeway are generally smooth, maintaining efficient travel.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US Highway 259 North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 26 / Colleyville Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 177.1 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 (TX 26 / Colleyville Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colleyville, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Pgbt Toll: President George Bush Turnpike, Pgbt North, Dallas and Daingerfield.
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 3h 20m. Total distance: 177.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 121 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. 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.
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 (TX 26 / Colleyville Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (State Highway 121): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Garland, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
