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Trip from Garland, TX to Beeville, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 27, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 46m
Distance
482.8 mi
777 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 39m
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6 AM
8h 46m
8 AM
9h 2m
10 AM
8h 52m
12 PM
8h 50m
3 PM
8h 53m
5 PM
9h 1m
8 PM
8h 42m
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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Beeville, TX
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Trip Overview
Garland, TX to Beeville, TX is 482.8 miles and takes about 8h 46m via I 30, South R L Thornton Freeway, and TX 130 Toll, with a fuel budget near $76 and enough daylight to finish in a day, but you'll likely want to break it up. This drive primarily stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region through more of the same landscape. With 87% highway driving, it’s a fairly direct trip, making it a solid option if you need to cover ground efficiently. Consider splitting this into two days for a more relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
241.4 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 131.8 mi | 2h 16m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 89.9 mi | 1h 32m |
| TX 130 Toll | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| TX 80 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 37.9 mi | 39m |
| I 35 | 26.5 mi | 26m |
| South US Highway 181 | 25.6 mi | 30m |
| US Highway 259 South | 16.3 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 131.8 mi, about 2h 16m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,007 veh/hr typical · worst 4,783
Quietest
2 AM
~579 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Beeville, TX.
1
Start on FM 1701
2.1 mi
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5 min
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FM 1701
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 259
16 mi
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24 min
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US Highway 259 South
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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56 sec
4
Merge onto I 30
132 mi
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2 hr 16 min
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I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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1 min
Exit 46A
Toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
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14 sec
Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
7
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft
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5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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30 sec
Toward I 35E South: Waco
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35E
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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South R L Thornton Freeway
10
Continue on I 35E
89 mi
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1 hr 31 min
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South R L Thornton Freeway
Exit 426
Toward Dallas Zoo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
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7 min
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North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
38 mi
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39 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
26 mi
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26 min
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I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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55 sec
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on TX 130 Toll
59 mi
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54 min
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TX 130 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
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35 sec
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United States Highway 183
18
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
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8 min
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North Colorado Street
19
Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
20
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
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6 min
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North Magnolia Avenue
21
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
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56 min
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TX 80
22
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
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10 min
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Farm-to-Market Road 792
23
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East Main Street
24
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
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1 min
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South Sunset Strip Drive
25
Continue on US 181
26 mi
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30 min
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South US Highway 181
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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32 sec
Toward FM 3355: Charco Road
27
Turn right onto FM 3355
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Charco Road
28
Turn straight onto US 181 Bus
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North Saint Mary's Street
29
Continue on US 181 Bus
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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Northeast Washington Street
30
Continue on US 181 Bus
0.9 mi
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1 min
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North Washington Street
31
Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
376 ft
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22 sec
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West Corpus Christi Street
32
Turn left onto North Madison A
125 ft
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5 sec
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North Madison A
33
Arrive at destination
North Madison A
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 46m estimated drive time, planning for two days is a good idea to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Garland early in the morning to maximize daylight. With two recommended stops, you can break up the 482.8 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway stretches; the estimated fuel cost is around $76. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point, which would be roughly 241 miles into your drive.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 241.4 miles from Garland, TX, or about 4h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 106 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 241.4 miles or 4h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 241.4 miles or 4h 21m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beeville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 241 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Beeville, TX
Aim for roughly 241 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Garland, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 131.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
241 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Troy, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
241 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Troy, TX after about 241 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 241.4 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 131.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 241 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hopkins County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Ascent Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Hopkins County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.4 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 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 150.7 and 371.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
150.7 mi into trip
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~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
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 46A
Toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
9
151.4 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
7
151.4 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward I 35E South: Waco
7
312.7 mi into trip
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~5h 35m in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
7
371.9 mi into trip
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~6h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.88 one way
$151.76 round trip
$3.99/gal
25.4 MPG avg
169 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.39 | $83.39 | $166.78 |
| premium | $4.72 | $89.70 | $179.40 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $106.37 | $212.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 168.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-05-18.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 144.8 | 1 | $50.69 | $23.17 |
| Efficient EV | 120.7 | 1 | $42.25 | $19.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 193.1 | 2 | $67.59 | $30.90 |
Gas CO2
169 kg
EV CO2
56 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
Garland, TX
Afternoon in Garland on Wednesday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 11:09AM CDT until May 27 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Beeville, TX
Afternoon in Beeville on Wednesday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 to 13 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 11:09AM CDT until May 27 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
70°F
Troy, TX
241 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
1 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
8h 46m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 233.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the 482.8 miles on faster roads. You'll experience your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving on I 30, covering 131.8 miles. Expect mostly highway cruising until you transition to surface roads closer to your destination. You'll notice a high volume of exits and potential for merging traffic as you navigate through urban areas.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.8 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and South R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 150.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 482.8 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 150.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
787 ft
211 ft
Total Climb
855 ft
Total Descent
1,030 ft
Highest Point
787 ft
~310.4 mi in
Elevation Range
576 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 Beeville, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Denton and Dallas Zoo.
Waco
150.7 mi in
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~2h 46m
Denton
151.3 mi in
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~2h 48m
Dallas Zoo
152.3 mi in
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~2h 49m
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via I 35E
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 Beeville, TX
Full guide →Founded 1859
Top landmarks
- • NAS Chase Field-Building 1001 — building in Beeville, Bee County, Texas
- • Bee County Courthouse — historic place in Beeville, Bee County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.8 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 241 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 41 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 Beeville, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 150.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beeville, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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