Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
71.9 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sulphur Springs, TX
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Garland, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m via I 30 and US Highway 259 South, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path between two Texas towns. Most of the route is highway driving, making it a quick and easy trip. It's a practical option if you need to get from the Dallas area to Sulphur Springs without a lot of hassle.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 50.5 mi | 50m |
| US Highway 259 South | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| FM 1701 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Street East | 2 mi | 3m |
| Loop 301 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jefferson Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Sulphur Springs, TX.
Start on FM 1701
At end of road, turn right onto US 259
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 30
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; Loop 301
Turn left onto US 67 Bus
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 Bus
Turn right onto US 67 Bus
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 71.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto US 259 / US Highway 259 South
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 67 Business, Loop 301
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 67 Bus; Loop 301 / Loop 301
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 Bus / Jackson Street North
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 67 Bus / Jefferson Street East
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.87 | $31.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Garland on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Sulphur Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
57°F
Mount Vernon, TX
36 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is primarily highway, with 96% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend the longest stretch of 50.5 miles on I 30, experiencing consistent highway speeds. The transition to US Highway 259 South and then FM 1701 will introduce more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you approach your destination.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 8 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 69.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.7 miles (US 67 Bus; Loop 301 / Loop 301): Navigation decision point.
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.
Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
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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