Garland, TX to Willis, TX is 254.6 miles and takes about 5h 6m via Crockett Road and TX 155, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Texas locations. With a recommended one-day trip, you'll experience a largely highway route that should be manageable for most drivers. Consider this a practical option for getting between these two points with minimal fuss.
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
127.3 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Crockett Road
60.2 mi
1h 9m
TX 155
26 mi
30m
US 271
22.6 mi
25m
North Robb Street
22.3 mi
26m
State Highway 155
20.2 mi
23m
State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi
22m
I 30
17.1 mi
17m
US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi
24m
Longest stretch:
Crockett Road
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Willis, 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
17 mi·17 min·I 30
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
6
Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
0.2 mi·26 sec·Lakewood Drive
7
Turn left onto US 271
0.5 mi·58 sec·West Ferguson Road
8
Turn straight onto US 271
5.5 mi·6 min·Bill Ratliff Freeway
9
Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi·4 min·South US Highway 271
10
Continue on US 271
23 mi·25 min·US 271
11
Turn straight onto TX 155
13 mi·15 min·TX 155
12
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto TX 155
13 mi·14 min·TX 155
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi·6 min·US Highway 271
15
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.5 mi·2 min·East Gentry Parkway
16
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi·1 min·North Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto TX 31
0.4 mi·42 sec·East Front Street
18
Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·South Broadway Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.4 mi·35 sec·West Fourth Street
20
Continue on US 69; TX 64; TX 110; TX 155
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Glenwood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto TX 155
0.4 mi·35 sec·South Vine Avenue
22
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi·3 min·Frankston Highway
23
Continue on TX 155
19 mi·22 min·State Highway 155 South
24
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Frankston Highway
25
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi·30 sec·North Elm Street
26
Continue on TX 155
20 mi·23 min·State Highway 155
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
28
Merge onto Loop 256
3.3 mi·4 min·Loop 256
29
Turn left onto US 287; TX 19
60 mi·1 hr 9 min·Crockett Road
30
Continue on TX 19
22 mi·26 min·North Robb Street
Use the slight right lane.
31
Take the exit onto TX 19
0.4 mi·56 sec·TX 19
32
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 19
0.5 mi·59 sec·TX 19
33
Merge onto I 45
15 mi·15 min·I 45
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Calvary RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Interstate 45 North Frontage Road
36
Turn left onto Calvary Road
0.2 mi·35 sec·Calvary Road
37
At end of road, turn right onto TX 75
2.0 mi·3 min·North State Highway 75
38
Continue on TX 75
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Danville Street
39
Turn left onto FM 1097
35 ft·0 sec·East Stewart Street
Use the left lane.
40
Arrive at destination
FM 1097
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, aim to depart Garland, TX in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $41, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially during the longest stretch on Crockett Road. Since this is a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.3 miles from Garland, TX, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 56 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.3 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willis, 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 254.6 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 Crockett Road for about 60.2 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.9 and 254.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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...
5
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
251.3 mi into trip|~5h in
Take the exit toward Calvary Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Calvary Road
7
254.5 mi into trip|~5h 6m in|FM 1097 / East Stewart Street
Turn left onto FM 1097 / East Stewart Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.87 one way
$69.74 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$38.95
$77.90
premium
$4.23
$42.35
$84.70
diesel
$4.80
$48.07
$96.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.4
0
$26.73
$12.22
Efficient EV
63.7
0
$22.28
$10.18
EV Truck/SUV
101.8
1
$35.64
$16.29
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Garland, TX
Night
in Garland on Monday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:38AM CDT until July 19 at 6:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:37AM CDT until July 20 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Willis, TX
Night
in Willis on Monday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:38AM CDT until July 19 at 6:46PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:37AM CDT until July 20 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
1 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
5h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 62% of the route on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 60.2 miles on Crockett Road, suggesting a good amount of consistent cruising. Expect to transition from highway speeds to surface roads as you progress, and keep an eye out for merging traffic if you encounter urban areas along the way.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on Crockett Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Crockett Road and TX 155. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 254.6 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 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
524 ft167 ft
Total Climb
589 ft
Total Descent
595 ft
Highest Point
524 ft
~109.1 mi in
Elevation Range
356 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 Willis, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris and Pittsburg.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 254.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.2 miles on Crockett Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Willis, 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 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
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 82.6 miles (US 80; TX 155 / West Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (TX 155): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Willis, TX before the return drive.
