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Trip from Garland, TX to Bastrop, 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
6h 21m
Distance
323.6 mi
521 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 9m
★
6 AM
6h 22m
8 AM
6h 47m
10 AM
6h 30m
12 PM
6h 28m
3 PM
6h 32m
5 PM
6h 45m
8 PM
6h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garland, TX
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Bastrop, TX
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Trip Overview
Garland, TX to Bastrop, TX is 323.6 miles and takes about 6h 21m via US 79, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. With 90% highway driving, expect a fairly straightforward trip. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive stops. The recommended single day of travel makes it a convenient option for many.
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
161.8 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 79 | 75.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| TX 21 | 64.3 mi | 1h 11m |
| TX 155 | 26 mi | 30m |
| US 271 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 155 | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 155 South | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 South | 16.3 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Bastrop, TX.
1
Start on FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 1701
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 259
16 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 South
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
4
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
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17 min
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I 30
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
6
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Lakewood Drive
7
Turn left onto US 271
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Ferguson Road
8
Turn straight onto US 271
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Bill Ratliff Freeway
9
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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South US Highway 271
10
Continue on US 271
23 mi
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25 min
·
US 271
11
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi
·
15 min
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TX 155
12
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
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1 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi
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14 min
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TX 155
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi
·
6 min
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US Highway 271
15
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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East Gentry Parkway
16
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto TX 31
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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East Front Street
18
Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Broadway Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.4 mi
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35 sec
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West Fourth Street
20
Continue on US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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West Glenwood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto TX 155
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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South Vine Avenue
22
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Frankston Highway
23
Continue on TX 155
19 mi
·
22 min
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State Highway 155 South
24
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Frankston Highway
25
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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North Elm Street
26
Continue on TX 155
21 mi
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23 min
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State Highway 155
27
Continue on TX 155
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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North Link Street
28
Turn right onto US 79; TX 19
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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East Palestine Avenue
29
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi
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13 min
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West Oak Street
30
Turn straight onto US 79
75 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
US 79
31
Continue on US 190; TX 6
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South State Highway 6
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward TX OSR
33
Continue on South State Highway 6
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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South State Highway 6
34
Turn right onto TX OSR
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Old San Antonio Road
35
Turn right onto TX 21
64 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
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TX 21
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
Arrive at destination
Loop 150
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 21m estimated duration, departing Garland, TX in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Bastrop, TX before evening. You'll only need one stop, so consider timing it around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 75.4 miles on US 79, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $48, it's a manageable expense for a single day's travel. This is a drive you can comfortably complete in one go.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.8 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 71 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.8 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bastrop, 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.
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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 Garland, TX
This is one driving day of about 323.6 miles and 6h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 75.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.8 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 miles.
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.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 259.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 259 / US Highway 259 South
At end of road, turn right onto US 259 / US Highway 259 South
Navigation decision point
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount P...
5
82.6 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
83.4 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
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TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
259.4 mi into trip
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~5h 9m in
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TX 21
Turn right onto TX 21
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.32 one way
$88.65 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $49.51 | $99.02 |
| premium | $4.23 | $53.83 | $107.65 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $61.10 | $122.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.1 | 1 | $33.98 | $15.53 |
| Efficient EV | 80.9 | 0 | $28.32 | $12.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.4 | 1 | $45.30 | $20.71 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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
Garland, TX
Evening in Garland on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:33AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:32AM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Bastrop, TX
Evening in Bastrop on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:33AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 8:32AM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
100°F
Mineola, TX
162 mi in
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
6h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 predominantly highway, with 90% of the 323.6 miles on major roads like US 79, TX 21, and TX 155. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 75.4 miles on US 79, meaning extended periods of consistent cruising. Expect the transition from highway to potentially more local roads to occur later in the drive, as the route is mostly high-speed travel. The profile is described as 'Mostly highway,' so plan for fairly continuous driving with fewer slowdowns until the very end.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.4 mi on US 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and TX 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 259 / US Highway 259 South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 259 / US Highway 259 South): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
478 ft
246 ft
Total Climb
514 ft
Total Descent
535 ft
Highest Point
478 ft
~115.6 mi in
Elevation Range
233 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 Garland, TX and Bastrop, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Tx Osr.
Sh 49
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Paris
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Pittsburg
35.9 mi in
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~47m
Tx Osr
250.9 mi in
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~4h 58m
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 Bastrop, TX
Full guide →Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County, Texas, and is located about 30 mi (48 km) east of Austin. Bastrop was settled by Europeans in 1804 and incorporated on December 18, 1837, with a 2020 population of 9688. It is known for its isolated belt of loblolly pines (the "Lost Pines") that exist miles to the west of the Piney Woods of East Texas and Louisiana; see Bastrop State Park below.
Top landmarks
- • Bastrop County Courthouse and Jail Complex — historic place in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas
- • Crocheron-McDowall House — historic place in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas
- • H. P. Luckett House — historic place in Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas
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 6h 21m. Total distance: 323.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on US 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bastrop, 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 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 259 / US Highway 259 South): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bastrop, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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