This 67.1-mile drive from Garland, TX to Liberty, TX is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route is primarily on State Highway 8 and US 82, with a portion on North McCoy Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent landscapes throughout. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 8
12.5 mi
13m
US 82
11.4 mi
15m
North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi
15m
Houston Drive
8.9 mi
11m
TX 155
6.6 mi
7m
US 67
2.8 mi
3m
North Street
2.7 mi
3m
County Road 1617
2.4 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 8
— 12.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Liberty, TX.
1
Start on FM 1701
1.5 mi·3 min·FM 1701
2
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi·34 sec·County Road 3215
3
Turn right onto US 82
11 mi·15 min·US 82
4
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
5
Merge onto I 30
2.3 mi·2 min·I 30
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SH 8: New Boston
7
Turn right onto TX 8
11 mi·15 min·North McCoy Boulevard
8
Turn left onto US 67; TX 8
2.8 mi·3 min·US 67; TX 8
9
Turn slight right onto TX 8
8.9 mi·11 min·Houston Drive
10
Continue on TX 8
2.7 mi·3 min·North Street
11
Continue on TX 8
12 mi·13 min·State Highway 8
12
Turn sharp right onto TX 155
6.6 mi·7 min·TX 155
13
Turn left onto County Road 1631
0.3 mi·1 min·County Road 1631
14
Turn left onto County Road 1632
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 1632
15
Turn right onto County Road 1626
0.3 mi·1 min·County Road 1626
16
Keep slight left at fork onto County Road 1626
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 1626
17
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 1617
2.4 mi·9 min·County Road 1617
18
Turn left
298 ft·14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 45-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with ample daylight. While there are no mandated stops, consider a short break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the longest stretch is 12.5 miles on State Highway 8, ensuring you have enough to reach Liberty without concern. The estimated $10 fuel cost makes this an easy trip to budget for.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from Garland, TX, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.5 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Liberty, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Garland, TX
This is one driving day of about 67.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Garland, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 8 for about 12.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|US 82
Turn right onto US 82
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward SH 8: New Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SH 8: New Boston
5
53.3 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|TX 155
Turn sharp right onto TX 155
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|County Road 1626
Turn right onto County Road 1626
Navigation decision point
5
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|County Road 1617
At end of road, turn right onto County Road 1617
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.28 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$11.10
$22.20
premium
$4.54
$11.98
$23.96
diesel
$5.61
$14.81
$29.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.1
0
$7.05
$3.22
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.87
$2.68
EV Truck/SUV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Liberty, TX
Late night
in Liberty on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Maud, TX
34 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
22 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
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find this drive offers a mix of highway speeds and local road navigation, with 55% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12.5 miles on State Highway 8, providing a good opportunity to settle in. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between these main arteries and potentially more local roads. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration, likely encountering different traffic patterns and speeds.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on State Highway 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 82.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.3 miles (TX 155): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
409 ft260 ft
Total Climb
232 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
409 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
149 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Garland, TX to Liberty, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 8: New Boston along the way.
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 1h 45m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on State Highway 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 82): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.3 miles (TX 155): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Liberty, TX before heading back.
