Traveling from Garland to Burkburnett takes you on a 249.1-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. You should budget approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes for this drive, making it a manageable, albeit long, day trip for most drivers. With an estimated fuel cost of $38, the route is relatively economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will primarily utilize US 82 and East Buck Owens Freeway to navigate between these two points. Because the trip sits just under the five-hour mark, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stay, provided you are comfortable with a steady pace.
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
124.6 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 82
86.6 mi
1h 36m
US Highway 82 West
72.5 mi
1h 18m
East Buck Owens Freeway
22.9 mi
24m
East US Highway 82
12.3 mi
14m
J M Lindsay Boulevard
12.1 mi
13m
Division Street
10 mi
11m
Central Freeway
9.5 mi
10m
Bonham Street
3.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Burkburnett, TX.
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Start on FM 1701
1.5 mi·3 min·FM 1701
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi·37 sec·County Road 3215
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Turn left onto US 82
27 mi·31 min·US 82
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Turn right onto US 82
1.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Continue on US 82
17 mi·18 min·US Highway 82 West
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Continue on US 82
2.0 mi·2 min·East Front Street
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Continue on US 82
2.9 mi·3 min·US Highway 82 East
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Continue on US 82
3.2 mi·3 min·Lamar Road
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Continue on US 82
2.8 mi·4 min·Lamar Avenue
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Continue on US 82 Business
3.4 mi·4 min·Bonham Street
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Continue on US 82
56 mi·59 min·US Highway 82 West
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Continue on US 82
23 mi·24 min·East Buck Owens Freeway
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Continue on US 82
12 mi·14 min·East US Highway 82
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 82
12 mi·13 min·J M Lindsay Boulevard
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Continue on US 82
10 mi·11 min·Division Street
16
Turn straight onto US 82
25 mi·27 min·US 82
17
Merge onto US 82
35 mi·37 min·US 82
18
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.8 mi·58 sec·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
19
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
2.4 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; US 277; US 281
7.0 mi·7 min·Central Freeway
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Burkburnett, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Continue on I 44; US 277; US 281
2.7 mi·2 min·South Red River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 12Toward TX 240: BurkburnettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
0.2 mi·26 sec·South Red River Expressway
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Turn slight left onto TX 240
0.9 mi·1 min·Sheppard Road
25
Continue on Loop 267
0.7 mi·1 min·South Avenue D
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Turn right onto TX 240
70 ft·1 sec·East 3rd Street
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Arrive at destination
TX 240
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, plan to depart early to maximize your daylight hours on the road. You only need to build in one primary stop to break up the 249.1-mile trek, which helps manage fatigue during the longer highway segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $38 estimate assumes steady travel, and having a buffer is always wise when navigating stretches like the 86.6-mile section on US 82. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your single stop based on your personal energy levels. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, checking your tire pressure before leaving Garland is a smart, route-specific habit to ensure a smooth transition onto the high-speed sections.
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 124.6 miles from Garland, TX, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 55 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.6 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burkburnett, 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 249.1 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 82 for about 86.6 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 249.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|County Road 3215
Turn left onto County Road 3215
Navigation decision point
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1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|US 82
Turn left onto US 82
Navigation decision point
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237.4 mi into trip|~4h 28m in|I 44; US 277; US 281 / Central Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; US 277; US 281 / Central Freeway toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Burkburnett, Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: B...
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247.1 mi into trip|~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward TX 240: Burkburnett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward TX 240: Burkburnett
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249.1 mi into trip|~4h 41m in|TX 240 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto TX 240 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.64 one way
$75.28 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$41.20
$82.40
premium
$4.54
$44.48
$88.95
diesel
$5.61
$55.00
$110.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.7
0
$26.16
$11.96
Efficient EV
62.3
0
$21.80
$9.96
EV Truck/SUV
99.6
1
$34.87
$15.94
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burkburnett, TX
Late night
in Burkburnett on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
16 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
4h 41m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your travel spent on major roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm on US 82, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The route features a significant longest stretch of 86.6 miles on US 82, requiring you to stay alert during long periods of consistent driving. Expect a straightforward experience that trades complex technical maneuvers for the steady, predictable flow of regional highways. It is an efficient path that prioritizes getting you to Burkburnett with minimal navigation headaches.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 82 West. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near County Road 3215.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (County Road 3215): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 237.4 miles (I 44; US 277; US 281 / Central Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (County Road 3215): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 237.4 miles (I 44; US 277; US 281 / Central Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Burkburnett, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
