Trip from Garland, TX to Mission Bend, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 13m

Distance

317.3 mi

511 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 1m ★

6 AM

6h 14m

8 AM

6h 39m

10 AM

6h 23m

12 PM

6h 20m

3 PM

6h 24m

5 PM

6h 38m

8 PM

6h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Garland, TX

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census designated place in counties of Fort Bend, Harris, Texas, United States

Mission Bend, TX

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Trip Overview

Garland, TX to Mission Bend, TX is 317.3 miles and takes about 6h 13m via Diboll Relief Route and US 271, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, primarily traversing Texas. You'll spend a good portion of your time on surface roads, so expect a more local travel pace. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, but be prepared for varied road types throughout the drive.

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

158.6 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Diboll Relief Route	113.5 mi	2h 4m
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
State Highway 135	11.3 mi	13m

Longest stretch: Diboll Relief Route — 113.5 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Mission Bend, TX.

Start on FM 1701

2.1 mi · 5 min · FM 1701

At end of road, turn right onto US 259

16 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Merge onto I 30

17 mi · 17 min · I 30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg

Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Lakewood Drive

Turn left onto US 271

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West Ferguson Road

Turn straight onto US 271

5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway

Continue on South US Highway 271

4.2 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 271

Continue on US 271

23 mi · 25 min · US 271

Turn straight onto TX 155

1.4 mi · 1 min · TX 155

Turn left onto FM 2685

6.5 mi · 7 min · FM 2685

At end of road, turn left onto FM 2685

4.1 mi · 5 min · FM 2685

At end of road, turn left onto US 80

2.1 mi · 2 min · West Upshur Avenue

Turn right onto US 271

0.3 mi · 22 sec · North Main Street

Turn slight right onto US 271

1.6 mi · 1 min · South Tyler Street

Turn left onto TX 135

11 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135

Keep slight left at fork

48 ft · 0 sec

Enter roundabout onto Houston Street

103 ft · 1 sec · Houston Street

Continue on Houston Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Houston Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 259 Business; TX 42

16 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard

Continue on US 79; US 259

1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

Turn left onto US 259

16 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

Continue on US 259

3.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

Continue on US 259

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 259

Take the exit

224 ft · 6 sec

Toward US 59 South: Lufkin

Continue on this road

420 ft · 11 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Turn left

104 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto US 59

0.7 mi · 47 sec · North US Highway 59

Continue on US 59

6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

Continue on US 59; TX 7; TX 21; Loop 224

0.4 mi · 25 sec · Stallings Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn straight

223 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Street

Continue on US 59

19 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

Take the exit

396 ft · 9 sec

Toward South First Street

Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

Turn left onto US 59 Bus

4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

Continue on US 59

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 59

Continue on US 59

114 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Diboll Relief Route

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 69; US 59

8.2 mi · 10 min · Southwest Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 121B Toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto WPT

10 mi · 11 min · Westpark Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward Westpark Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Westpark Drive

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Westpark Drive

Turn right onto Timbergate Drive

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Timbergate Drive

Turn right onto Addicks Clodine Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Addicks Clodine Road

Turn right onto Los Altos Drive

277 ft · 17 sec · Los Altos Drive

Turn left onto Marisol Drive

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Marisol Drive

Arrive at destination

Marisol Drive

Trip Plan

Given the 6h 13m estimated drive time, leaving Garland in the morning will allow you to reach Mission Bend with daylight to spare. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $50. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time, but consider starting earlier to avoid any unexpected delays on the surface road sections. Pay attention to speed limit changes as you transition between highway and local roads.

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 158.6 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.5 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 70 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.6 miles or 3h 12m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mission Bend, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Garland, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 317.3 miles and 6h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 113.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lufkin, TX

159 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

Gladewater, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lufkin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.6 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13462417524

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17139266368

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 315.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...

96.5 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | Houston Street

Enter roundabout onto Houston Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

97.2 mi into trip | ~2h in | US 259 Business; TX 42 / South Henderson Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto US 259 Business; TX 42 / South Henderson Boulevard

Navigation decision point

304.5 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in

Take the exit toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 121B Toward WPT West: Westpark Tollway West

315.1 mi into trip | ~6h 8m in

Take the exit toward Westpark Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Westpark Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.46 one way

$86.92 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$48.54	$97.09
premium	$4.23	$52.78	$105.56
diesel	$4.80	$59.91	$119.82

Estimated Tolls: $0.71

Westpark Tollway (10.1 mi) $0.71

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

$43

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.2	1	$33.32	$15.23
Efficient EV	79.3	0	$27.76	$12.69
EV Truck/SUV	126.9	1	$44.42	$20.31

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Garland, TX

Late night in Garland on Monday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Mission Bend, TX

Late night in Mission Bend on Monday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 5 to 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:14AM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 11:03AM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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

4 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 13m 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 includes 48% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 113.5 miles on the Diboll Relief Route. You'll transition from highway cruising to navigating surface roads, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and lower speed limits. Expect a mix of environments as you move between these different road types.

Only 48% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 113.5 mi on Diboll Relief Route.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 35.9 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 27 significant decision points across 317.3 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 97.2 miles (US 259 Business; TX 42 / South Henderson Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

480 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

428 ft

Total Descent

724 ft

Highest Point

480 ft

~113.3 mi in

Elevation Range

472 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 Mission Bend, 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 | ~47m

Paris

35.9 mi in | ~47m

Pittsburg

35.9 mi in | ~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.

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 13m. Total distance: 317.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.5 miles on Diboll Relief Route. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Westpark 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.

Yes — we found about 12 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 Mission Bend, 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mission Bend, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Picnic Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Polk County Northbound Rest Area

Polk County Southbound Rest Area

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Union Station

Downtown Aquarium

Midtown Park

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

Waugh Drive Bat Colony

Children's Museum Houston

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Garland, TX

Mission Bend, TX

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 13m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Garland, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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