Conroe to Garland is 262.9 miles and takes about 5 hours 15 minutes via State Highway 155 and US 271, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration, it's ideal for a direct transit between these two points. The route is primarily highway driving, making it efficient for reaching your destination without extensive detours.
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
131.4 miles from Conroe, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 155
39.3 mi
45m
North 4th Street
32.6 mi
37m
US 271
29.8 mi
34m
Prospect Drive
27.5 mi
31m
I 45
24.9 mi
27m
State Highway 19
22.4 mi
26m
I 30
17.1 mi
17m
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi
24m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 155
— 39.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conroe, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on North Pacific Street
423 ft·28 sec·North Pacific Street
2
Turn left onto TX 105
0.4 mi·46 sec·West Phillips Street
3
Continue on TX 105
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Davis Street
4
Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.1 mi·13 sec·Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 45 North
6
Merge onto I 45
25 mi·27 min·I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
8
Continue on TX 19
0.2 mi·21 sec·TX 19
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·51 sec
10
Continue on TX 19
22 mi·26 min·State Highway 19
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on TX 19
27 mi·31 min·Prospect Drive
12
Turn right onto TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
153 ft·2 sec·East Goliad Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
165 ft·5 sec·5th Street
14
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
300 ft·9 sec·East Houston Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
33 mi·37 min·North 4th Street
16
Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi·4 min·Loop 256
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
359 ft·9 sec
19
Merge onto TX 155
20 mi·22 min·State Highway 155
20
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi·30 sec·South Elm Street
21
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Frankston Highway
22
Continue on TX 155
19 mi·22 min·State Highway 155
23
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi·3 min·Frankston Highway
24
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi·2 min·South Vine Avenue
25
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Palace Avenue
26
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi·1 min·West Front Street
27
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi·1 min·South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi·2 min·East Gentry Parkway
29
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi·6 min·US Highway 271
30
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi·5 min·State Highway 155 North
31
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
32
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi·7 min·State Highway 155 North
33
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
34
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi·18 min·North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on US 271
30 mi·34 min·US 271
36
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Burton Road
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
38
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·I 30
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
40
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 North
41
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi·4 min·FM 1701
42
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 15-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Conroe to maximize daylight. The route is manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your stop timing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longer 39.3-mile segment on State Highway 155, as services might be less frequent there. With a fuel cost estimated around $38, it's a cost-effective option for covering the 262.9 miles.
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 131.4 miles from Conroe, TX, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 58 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.4 miles or 2h 33m 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 14m
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 Conroe, 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 Conroe, TX
This is one driving day of about 262.9 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Conroe, 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 39.3 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 180.3 — 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|~2m in|I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
26.3 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 19: Riverside, Crockett, Grapeland
5
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
158.9 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|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
180.3 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Turn left onto TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.01 one way
$72.02 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$40.22
$80.44
premium
$4.23
$43.73
$87.46
diesel
$4.80
$49.64
$99.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.9
0
$27.60
$12.62
Efficient EV
65.7
0
$23.00
$10.52
EV Truck/SUV
105.2
1
$36.81
$16.83
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Conroe, TX
Late night
in Conroe on Monday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:32AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:32AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Monday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:32AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 2:32AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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 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 15m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 65% of the total distance on faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 39.3 miles on State Highway 155, which will likely feel like more rural cruising before you merge onto other main roads. Expect a transition from highway speeds to more local road driving as you approach your destination, with more frequent intersections.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on State Highway 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 155 and North 4th Street. 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 45.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 262.9 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 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
515 ft217 ft
Total Climb
588 ft
Total Descent
420 ft
Highest Point
515 ft
~150.2 mi in
Elevation Range
298 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conroe, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Crockett, Grapeland and Daingerfield.
Crockett
26.3 mi in|~29m
Grapeland
26.3 mi in|~29m
Daingerfield
244 mi in|~4h 44m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 15m. Total distance: 262.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.3 miles on State Highway 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 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.
