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Trip from Garland, TX to Snyder, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 21m

Distance

412.7 mi

664 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 11m ★
6 AM
7h 22m
8 AM
7h 43m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 27m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 42m
8 PM
7h 16m

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

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Snyder, TX

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Trip Overview

This 412.7-mile drive from Garland, TX, to Snyder, TX, will take you approximately 7 hours and 21 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily be on I-30 and I-20, with a stretch of US 84, covering 99% highway miles. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $62. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent driving experience across Texas. With two planned stops, you can break up the journey comfortably. It's a straightforward highway-focused drive, perfect if you're looking for efficiency to get to your destination.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

206.4 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 182.3 mi 3h 4m
I 30 178.9 mi 3h 11m
US 84 28.9 mi 29m
US Highway 259 South 16.3 mi 24m
FM 1701 2.1 mi 5m
East Coliseum Drive 1.8 mi 2m
25th Street 0.8 mi 1m
East Roby Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 182.3 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Snyder, 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

179 mi · 3 hr 11 min · I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 20

182 mi · 3 hr 4 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

29 mi · 28 min · US 84
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby
9

Turn left onto US 180

0.3 mi · 22 sec · East US Highway 180
10

Continue on US 180

0.6 mi · 50 sec · East Roby Highway
11

Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coliseum Drive
12

Continue on US 180; US 84 Bus; TX 208

0.8 mi · 1 min · 25th Street
13

Turn right onto US 84 Bus; TX 208

371 ft · 8 sec · College Avenue
14

Turn right onto 24th Street

233 ft · 10 sec · 24th Street
15

Arrive at destination

24th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 21-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Garland to maximize daylight. With 412.7 miles and two recommended stops, you can plan for roughly every two hours to pull over for a break. The longest stretch on I-20 is over 180 miles, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition onto US 84, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination in Snyder with the estimated $62 fuel cost in mind.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.4 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.3 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 91 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 206.4 miles or 3h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snyder, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Garland, TX

This is one driving day of about 412.7 miles and 7h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Garland, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 182.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Worth, TX

206 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

Greenville, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Weatherford, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.4 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 147.4

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14693876289

Visit website

City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 147.4

Dallas, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19724823055

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 176.9

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.9 and 412.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
5
197.8 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
380.1 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
5
409 mi into trip | ~7h 15m in

Take the exit toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 180: Lamesa, Roby
5
412.7 mi into trip | ~7h 21m in | 24th Street

Turn right onto 24th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.36 one way

$124.72 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $68.26 $136.52
premium $4.54 $73.68 $147.37
diesel $5.61 $91.12 $182.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 123.8 1 $43.33 $19.81
Efficient EV 103.2 1 $36.11 $16.51
EV Truck/SUV 165.1 2 $57.78 $26.41

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Garland, TX

Late night in Garland on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Snyder, TX

Late night in Snyder on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

24 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

7h 21m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with 99% of the miles on major roads like I-30 and I-20. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 182.3 miles on I-20, offering a chance to settle in for a solid period. While the majority of the drive is on interstates, the inclusion of US 84 provides a slight variation in the road's personality as you progress. This is a route designed for covering distance efficiently, rather than for winding scenic byways.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.3 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 30. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in near I 30.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 21m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.1 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Snyder, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.

Lubbock

380.1 mi in | ~6h 46m | via US 84

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.

Arriving in Snyder, TX

Full guide →

Snyder is a city in the Llano Estacado region of Texas. It was a very rough and tumble place in the early days after first being settled in 1878. Then there was an oil boom period. Now Snyder has a college (Western Texas College) and a little more of a diversified and stable presence.

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 7h 21m. Total distance: 412.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 182.3 miles on I 20. 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.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Snyder, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 18.9 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 197.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.1 miles (US 84): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Snyder, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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