Origin
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garland, TX to Anna, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
127.2 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anna, TX
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Trip Overview
This 127.2-mile drive from Garland, TX to Anna, TX is a straightforward, one-day trip that will take you about 2 hours and 32 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, it's an economical choice for a local excursion within the Great Plains region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including County Road 3215 and West Main Street, before transitioning to Highway 82 West, offering a more community-focused journey. This drive is best suited for a single day, allowing ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. Prepare for a route with numerous turns, characteristic of local Texas roadways.
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
63.6 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 3215 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Highway 82 West | — | — |
| East Front Street | — | — |
| Highway 82 East | — | — |
| Lamar Road | — | — |
| Lamar Avenue | — | — |
| Bonham Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
County Road 3215
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Anna, TX.
1
Start on the route
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
the route
2
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Road 3215
3
Turn left
27 mi
·
31 min
4
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on US Highway 82 West
17 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 82 West
6
Continue on East Front Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Street
7
Continue on US Highway 82 East
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 82 East
8
Continue on Lamar Road
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lamar Road
9
Continue on Lamar Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lamar Avenue
10
Continue on Bonham Street
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Bonham Street
11
Continue on US Highway 82 West
34 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 82 West
12
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
TX 121: Randolph, Trenton
13
Turn straight onto West US Highway 82
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West US Highway 82
14
Turn left onto North State Highway 121
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 121
15
Turn right onto West Sam Rayburn Drive
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Sam Rayburn Drive
16
Turn slight left onto South State Highway 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South State Highway 121
17
Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward FM 455: County Road 475
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 455: County Road 475
19
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
20
Turn right
4.4 mi
·
7 min
21
Turn right onto South Sherley Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Sherley Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 32 minute duration and modest 127.2 miles, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Garland to make the most of your time in Anna, TX. With one designated stop and a fuel cost of around $19, you can plan your stops accordingly, perhaps for a quick break or to grab a local bite. Pay close attention to the numerous turns; using a GPS is highly recommended to navigate the local roads like County Road 3215 smoothly. This flexibility allows you to depart when it's most convenient for you.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from Garland, TX, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 16m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anna, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Garland, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Garland, TX
This is one driving day of about 127.2 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Garland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Garland, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.22 one way
$38.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $21.04 | $42.08 |
| premium | $4.54 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.08 | $56.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Anna, TX
Late night in Anna on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live 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
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
2h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 127.2-mile journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through Texas communities on roads like County Road 3215 and West Main Street. The absence of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means you'll be frequently adjusting your course, making it a more engaged driving experience. This route is designed for those who prefer a more grounded, in-the-moment feel to their travels, rather than covering vast distances quickly. The change from smaller local roads to Highway 82 West offers a slight shift in pace but maintains the local character.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: County Road 3215.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Garland, TX to Anna, TX is easy. At 2h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garland, TX to Anna, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Anna, TX
Full guide →Founded 1867
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 2h 32m. Total distance: 127.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Garland, TX to Anna, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anna, TX before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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