Traveling from Garland to Deer Park covers a total distance of 305.8 miles, typically taking about 5 hours and 59 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience consistent terrain throughout your trip. While it is manageable to complete this trek in a single day, the turn-heavy nature of the roads requires your full attention. Budget roughly $47 for fuel to reach your destination comfortably. Since the trip involves only one recommended stop, it functions best as a straightforward, single-day transit rather than a multi-day excursion.
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
152.9 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Deer Park, TX.
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Start on FM 1701
2.1 mi·5 min·FM 1701
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At end of road, turn right onto US 259
16 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
4
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·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
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi·26 sec·Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto US 271
0.5 mi·58 sec·West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto US 271
5.5 mi·6 min·Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi·4 min·South US Highway 271
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Continue on US 271
23 mi·25 min·US 271
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Turn straight onto TX 155
1.4 mi·1 min·TX 155
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Turn left onto FM 2685
6.5 mi·7 min·FM 2685
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At end of road, turn left onto FM 2685
4.1 mi·5 min·FM 2685
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At end of road, turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi·2 min·West Upshur Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 271
0.3 mi·22 sec·North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto US 271
1.6 mi·1 min·South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto TX 135
11 mi·13 min·State Highway 135
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Keep slight left at fork
48 ft·0 sec
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Enter roundabout onto Houston Street
103 ft·1 sec·Houston Street
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Continue on Houston Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Houston Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 259 Business; TX 42
16 mi·19 min·South Henderson Boulevard
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Continue on US 79; US 259
1.7 mi·2 min·Highway 79
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Turn left onto US 259
16 mi·18 min·US Route 259
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Continue on US 259
2.9 mi·3 min·North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US 259
3.0 mi·3 min·US Route 259
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Continue on US 259
11 mi·12 min·US Highway 259
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Take the exit
224 ft·6 sec
Toward US 59 South: Lufkin
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Continue on this road
420 ft·11 sec·this road
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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·North US Highway 59
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Continue on US 59
6.4 mi·7 min·Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224
0.4 mi·25 sec·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
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Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
0.2 mi·23 sec·South Medford Drive
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Turn left onto US 59 Bus
4.1 mi·5 min·South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi·1 min·US 59
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Continue on US 59
98 mi·1 hr 46 min·Diboll Relief Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 144AToward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward BW 8 East: Sam Houston ParkwayUse the slight left lane.
45
Merge onto BW 8
0.3 mi·18 sec·North Sam Houston Parkway East
46
Continue on SHT
13 mi·15 min·North Sam Houston Tollway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Continue on BW 8
4.3 mi·4 min·East Sam Houston Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48
Continue on SHT
3.1 mi·4 min·East Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward TX 225: Deer Park, HoustonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
Toward TX 225: Deer Park, Houston
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Continue on BW 8
0.2 mi·29 sec·East Sam Houston Parkway South
Toward Texas 225: Deer Park, Houston
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Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
0.2 mi·22 sec·Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward TX 225 East
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Merge onto TX 225
0.2 mi·14 sec·Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on TX 225
0.5 mi·33 sec·La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Center StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
0.2 mi·25 sec·La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
58
Turn right onto Center Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Center Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
59
Continue on Center Street
103 ft·7 sec·Center Street
Use the left lane.
60
Arrive at destination
Center Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6-hour travel window, aim to depart early in the morning to account for the winding nature of the local roads. Since you only have one planned stop along the way, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh your focus before tackling the remaining miles. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge, as the $47 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency on these specific roads. Given the turn-heavy profile of the route, prioritize keeping your speed steady through local transitions. This flexibility allows you to arrive in Deer Park without feeling the fatigue often associated with more monotonous interstate journeys.
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 152.9 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 67 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.9 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Park, 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 305.8 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 98.5 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 281.3 and 304.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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281.3 mi into trip|~5h 27m in
Take the exit toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144A
Toward BW 8 East, BW 8 West: Sam Houston Parkwa...
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281.6 mi into trip|~5h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward BW 8 East: Sam Houston Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward BW 8 East: Sam Houston Parkway
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303.1 mi into trip|~5h 54m in
Take the exit toward TX 225: Deer Park, Houston
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 TX 225: Deer Park, Houston
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303.6 mi into trip|~5h 55m in|Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
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304.6 mi into trip|~5h 57m in
Take the exit toward Center Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Center Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.21 one way
$92.41 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$50.58
$101.15
premium
$4.54
$54.60
$109.20
diesel
$5.61
$67.52
$135.03
Estimated Tolls: $1.30
Sam Houston Tollway
(16.3 mi)$1.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.7
1
$32.11
$14.68
Efficient EV
76.5
0
$26.76
$12.23
EV Truck/SUV
122.3
1
$42.81
$19.57
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Deer Park, TX
Late night
in Deer Park on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
13 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
5h 59m 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?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a simple interstate cruise. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, navigating a mix of US 271, South US Highway 59, and the Diboll Relief Route. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 98.5 miles along the Diboll Relief Route, offering a brief period of steady travel. Be prepared for the road to shift frequently, as the technical local portions require more active steering than a standard highway drive.
Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on Diboll Relief Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 281.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 32 significant decision points across 305.8 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 281.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 281.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
546 ft25 ft
Total Climb
267 ft
Total Descent
628 ft
Highest Point
546 ft
~131.1 mi in
Elevation Range
521 ft
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 Deer Park, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Bw 8 East.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 305.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on Diboll Relief Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.30 in tolls one way, starting with Sam Houston Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
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 Deer Park, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 281.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 281.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Deer Park, TX before the return drive.
