Spanning 145.1 miles between Garland and Sachse, this route takes approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes to complete. While you might expect a quick jaunt, the specific pathing results in a turn-heavy local drive that is best suited for a single day of travel. Budgeting roughly $22 for fuel will cover your transit across the Great Plains region. Because the trip is straightforward, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging, making it an efficient option for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or simply exploring the area, this journey offers a manageable pace without the exhaustion of a multi-day haul.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.6 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
115.8 mi
1h 57m
US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi
24m
President George Bush Turnpike
6.1 mi
6m
FM 1701
2.1 mi
5m
Miles Road
1.5 mi
2m
Sachse Road
0.8 mi
1m
President George Bush Highway
0.7 mi
1m
State Highway 78
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 115.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Sachse, 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
116 mi·1 hr 57 min·I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 61BToward PGBT: President George Bush TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
6
Continue on PGBT
6.1 mi·6 min·President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward Merritt Road, Miles RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on TX 190
0.7 mi·1 min·President George Bush Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Miles Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Miles Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Sachse Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Sachse Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Sachse Road
155 ft·3 sec·Sachse Road
12
Continue on Sachse Road
0.3 mi·42 sec·Sachse Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto TX 78
124 ft·2 sec·State Highway 78
14
Arrive at destination
TX 78
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip with only one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. To keep the 2-hour and 42-minute drive manageable, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $22 estimate is based on typical consumption for the distance. Keep a close eye on your navigation during the turn-heavy sections of the PGBT and Highway 259 South to avoid missing your exits. Take your single break midway to stretch your legs, which will help keep you alert for the local road segments. Being prepared for frequent turns is the best way to ensure a smooth transition from Garland to Sachse.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Garland, TX, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.8 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sachse, 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 145.1 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 I 30 for about 115.8 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 142.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.1 mi into trip|~5m in|US 259 / US Highway 259 South
At end of road, turn right onto US 259 / US Highway 259 South
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip|~30m in|I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
134.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
7
141.7 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward Merritt Road, Miles Road
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 Merritt Road, Miles Road
4
142.8 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|Miles Road
Turn right onto Miles Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.92 one way
$43.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$24.00
$48.00
premium
$4.54
$25.91
$51.81
diesel
$5.61
$32.04
$64.07
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
President George Bush Turnpike
(6.1 mi)$0.49
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
$22
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.24
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.31
$9.29
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Night
in Garland on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sachse, TX
Night
in Sachse on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Greenville, TX
73 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
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
2h 42m 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?
Expect a driving experience defined by frequent navigation rather than high-speed cruising. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies heavily on local roads, including Highway 259 South and the President George Bush Turnpike, rather than long stretches of open interstate. You will find that the character of the road changes as you move through the turn-heavy sections, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long, monotonous highway stretches, the drive keeps you engaged with its technical layout. It is a practical, functional transit that moves you through the Great Plains landscape with steady, consistent turns.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115.8 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US Highway 259 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 259 / US Highway 259 South.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 259 / US Highway 259 South): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Sachse, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Pgbt: President George Bush Turnpike 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.
The longest stretch is about 115.8 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.49 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. 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, 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 2.1 miles (US 259 / US Highway 259 South): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 134.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sachse, TX before heading back.
