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Trip from Garland, TX to Brookshire, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 25m
Distance
332 mi
534 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 19m
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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Brookshire, TX
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Trip Overview
Garland, TX to Brookshire, TX is 332 miles and takes about 6h 25m via Diboll Relief Route, North Grand Parkway East, and US 271, with a fuel budget near $52 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. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the 332 miles. Given the 6-hour drive time, it's a very manageable one-day trip, making it ideal for those looking to get to their destination efficiently without needing an overnight stay.
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
166 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diboll Relief Route | 83.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| North Grand Parkway East | 51.7 mi | 56m |
| US 271 | 22.6 mi | 25m |
| South US Highway 59 | 19.4 mi | 22m |
| US Route 259 | 19.3 mi | 21m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 South | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| South Henderson Boulevard | 16.3 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
Diboll Relief Route
— 83.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Brookshire, 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
·
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
·
26 sec
·
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
·
South US Highway 271
10
Continue on US 271
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 271
11
Turn straight onto TX 155
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 155
12
Turn left onto FM 2685
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 2685
13
At end of road, turn left onto FM 2685
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 2685
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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West Upshur Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 271
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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North Main Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 271
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Tyler Street
17
Turn left onto TX 135
11 mi
·
13 min
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State Highway 135
18
Keep slight left at fork
48 ft
·
0 sec
19
Enter roundabout onto Houston Street
103 ft
·
1 sec
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Houston Street
20
Continue on Houston Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Houston Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 259 Business; TX 42
16 mi
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19 min
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South Henderson Boulevard
22
Continue on US 79; US 259
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Highway 79
23
Turn left onto US 259
16 mi
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18 min
·
US Route 259
24
Continue on US 259
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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North Railroad Avenue
25
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
26
Continue on US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
27
Take the exit
224 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 59 South: Lufkin
28
Continue on this road
420 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
29
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
30
Turn left
104 ft
·
4 sec
31
Turn right onto US 59
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
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North US Highway 59
32
Continue on US 59
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Stallings Drive
33
Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
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Stallings Drive
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
35
Turn straight
223 ft
·
6 sec
36
Merge onto US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
37
Continue on US 59
19 mi
·
22 min
·
South US Highway 59
38
Take the exit
396 ft
·
9 sec
Toward South First Street
39
Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Medford Drive
40
Turn left onto US 59 Bus
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South First Street
41
Continue on US 59
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 59
42
Continue on US 59
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Diboll Relief Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll
Use the slight right lane.
44
Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
45
Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Grand Parkway East
46
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
Toward TX 99 Toll West
47
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
51 mi
·
55 min
·
North Grand Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
50
Merge onto I 10; US 90
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Katy Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
52
Turn right onto FM 359
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Waller Avenue
53
Arrive at destination
FM 359
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Garland to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, you have flexibility. The fuel cost estimate is around $52, so ensure your tank is full before you leave, especially before hitting longer stretches like the 83.6 miles on Diboll Relief Route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly in more rural sections, to avoid any unexpected delays.
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 166 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.6 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 73 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166 miles or 3h 20m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookshire, 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 332 miles and 6h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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 Diboll Relief Route for about 83.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Diboll Relief Route if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.6 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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Polk County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Polk County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Geronimo Adventure Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Spring, Texas
Hours: 12–6 pm
+18303655867
Visit websiteDennis Johnston Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~10 min detour
Home stretch
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Spring, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+17132740930
Visit websiteThe Woodlands Waterway
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.7 mi from route
~12 min detour
The Woodlands, Texas
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 295 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 320.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
96.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
Houston Street
Enter roundabout onto Houston Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
266.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m in
Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 99 Toll
7
320.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
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.
Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Anton...
7
320.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.47 one way
$90.95 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $50.79 | $101.59 |
| premium | $4.23 | $55.22 | $110.45 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $62.69 | $125.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.86 | $15.94 |
| Efficient EV | 83 | 0 | $29.05 | $13.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.8 | 1 | $46.48 | $21.25 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Afternoon in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:04AM CDT until July 21 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Brookshire, TX
Afternoon in Brookshire on Tuesday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:04AM CDT until July 21 at 3:57AM 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 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 25m 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 trip is mostly highway, with 62% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 83.6 miles on Diboll Relief Route, which suggests a significant portion of uninterrupted driving. The profile indicates mostly highway, so anticipate plenty of opportunities for steady cruising. As you transition from highway to potentially more local roads, be aware of changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.6 mi on Diboll Relief Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Diboll Relief Route and North Grand Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 332 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 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.5 miles (Houston Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 266.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
462 ft
117 ft
Total Climb
434 ft
Total Descent
660 ft
Highest Point
462 ft
~71.1 mi in
Elevation Range
345 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 Brookshire, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris and Pittsburg.
Sh 49
35.9 mi in
|
~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
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 Brookshire, TX
Full guide →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 25m. Total distance: 332 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.6 miles on Diboll Relief Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 Brookshire, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.5 miles (Houston Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 266.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brookshire, 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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