Trip from Garland, TX to Timberwood Park, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 45m

Distance

426.5 mi

686 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 36m ★

6 AM

7h 45m

8 AM

8h 4m

10 AM

7h 52m

12 PM

7h 50m

3 PM

7h 53m

5 PM

8h 3m

8 PM

7h 40m

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 Bexar County, Texas, United States

Timberwood Park, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Garland to Timberwood Park covers 426.5 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, you should plan for a full day on the road. You can expect to spend approximately $65 on fuel for this trip, so factor that into your travel budget before heading out. While the route remains entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, the transition from the Garland area toward Timberwood Park requires navigating a variety of local roads. It is a manageable journey for a single day, though the duration makes it a significant commitment behind the wheel. Given the nature of the terrain, staying flexible with your schedule will help you reach your destination without feeling rushed.

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

213.3 miles from Garland, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 30	131.8 mi	2h 16m
Purple Heart Trail	99.6 mi	1h 46m
South R L Thornton Freeway	89.9 mi	1h 32m
I 35	55.8 mi	58m
US Highway 259 South	16.3 mi	24m
Anderson Loop	8.7 mi	9m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway	6.6 mi	7m
US 281 HOV Lane	2.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 30 — 131.8 mi, about 2h 16m

Traffic on I-35

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~4,090 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~671 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Timberwood Park, 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

132 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 30

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 46A Toward I 35E: Denton, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton

Keep slight left at fork

221 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 35E South: Waco Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on I 35E

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on I 35E

89 mi · 1 hr 31 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

Exit 426 Toward Dallas Zoo Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.6 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

38 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

56 mi · 58 min · I 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290

50 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail

Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 35

1.7 mi · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

12 mi · 12 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

1.8 mi · 1 min · North Pan Am Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 172 Toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward Loop 1604 West: Anderson Loop Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Loop 1604 West

Merge onto Loop 1604

8.7 mi · 9 min · Anderson Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward Frontage Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 East

0.2 mi · 16 sec · North Loop 1604 East

Turn right onto US Highway 281 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · US Highway 281 North

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward US 281 North Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 281 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 281

0.7 mi · 49 sec · US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto US 281 HOV Lane

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto US 281

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 281

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward Borgfeld Drive

Turn straight onto US Highway 281 North

0.6 mi · 48 sec · US Highway 281 North

Continue on US Highway 281 North

0.4 mi · 37 sec · US Highway 281 North

Turn left onto East Borgfeld Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Borgfeld Drive

Turn left onto Shawanee Pass

370 ft · 17 sec · Shawanee Pass

Continue on Shawanee Pass

0.2 mi · 1 min · Shawanee Pass

Turn left onto Nyack Pass

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Nyack Pass

Turn right onto Ottawa Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ottawa Way

Arrive at destination

Ottawa Way

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 7-hour and 45-minute travel time, plan for at least two stops to stretch and recharge. Leaving early in the morning is highly recommended to ensure you navigate the turn-heavy sections during daylight hours when visibility is best. Since you are looking at a $65 fuel estimate, keep an eye on your gauge when passing through more rural sections where services might be spaced further apart. Because this route involves significant local road use, avoid relying solely on automated highway routing and stay alert to changing road signs. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so if you find the technical nature of the drive tiring, use those two planned stops to break up the intensity and keep your focus sharp until you arrive in Timberwood Park.

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 213.3 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.8 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 94 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 213.3 miles or 3h 52m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Timberwood Park, 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.

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 426.5 miles and 7h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 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 30 for about 131.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Troy, TX

213 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

Lavon, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Burleson, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 213.3 miles from Garland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Braunfels, Texas

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18304024603

Visit website

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 150.7 and 417.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

150.7 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

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. Exit 46A Toward I 35E: Denton, Waco

151.4 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco

151.4 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E South: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes. Toward I 35E South: Waco

342 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in | I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 290 / Purple Heart Trail toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward 32nd Street, Dean Keeton Street

417.8 mi into trip | ~7h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 281 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 281 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.75 one way

$129.49 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 149 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$71.36	$142.73
premium	$4.58	$76.90	$153.81
diesel	$5.35	$89.83	$179.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	128	1	$44.78	$20.47
Efficient EV	106.6	1	$37.32	$17.06
EV Truck/SUV	170.6	2	$59.71	$27.30

Gas CO2

149 kg

EV CO2

50 kg (66% 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 May 17, 2026

Origin

Garland, TX

Afternoon in Garland on Wednesday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 to 20 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 17 at 1:57PM CDT until May 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 1:45PM CDT until May 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Timberwood Park, TX

Afternoon in Timberwood Park on Wednesday

Local time

2:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 17 at 1:57PM CDT until May 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 1:45PM CDT until May 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

73°F

Troy, TX

213 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

7h 45m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 235.3

View on nps.gov

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 411.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will utilize Highway 259 South and I-35E South, but the road composition favors secondary paths that demand your full attention. With 0% of the drive classified as traditional highway, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns and transitions that keep the drive engaging. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, you won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of open highway, instead dealing with a more varied and technical pace. Prepare for a driving style that requires constant focus as you shift between different road types throughout the 426.5-mile journey.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 131.8 mi on I 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 150.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 426.5 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 150.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,232 ft 386 ft

Total Climb

1,436 ft

Total Descent

590 ft

Highest Point

1,232 ft

~426.5 mi in

Elevation Range

846 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 Timberwood Park, TX, road signs point toward Waco, Denton and Dallas Zoo.

Waco

150.7 mi in | ~2h 46m

Denton

151.3 mi in | ~2h 48m

Dallas Zoo

152.3 mi in | ~2h 49m | via I 35E

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 Timberwood Park, TX

Full guide →

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 45m. Total distance: 426.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 131.8 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 41 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 Timberwood Park, 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. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Timberwood Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Garland, TX to Timberwood Park, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Service Plaza

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

Buc-ee's

Hopkins County Eastbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Buc-ee's

Service Plaza

Buc-ee's

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

TA

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

Hopkins County Westbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Road Ranger

QuikTrip

Pilot Travel Center

Marlstone Retail Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Buc-ee's

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Service Plaza

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

Doris D Miller Park

City Park

Pioneer Farms

Cultural Activities Center

The Sophienburg Museum & Archives

Tube Chute

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Garland, TX

Timberwood Park, TX

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 45m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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

Arriving in Timberwood Park, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?