Garland, TX to Yoakum, TX is 376.8 miles and takes about 7h 29m via US 79, TX 21, and US 77, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region near Dallas down through more of the Great Plains towards the coast. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward, single-day trip if you get an early start. It's 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188.4 miles from Garland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
75.4 mi
1h 25m
TX 21
36.6 mi
40m
United States Highway 77
27.2 mi
30m
TX 155
26 mi
30m
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi
28m
US 271
22.6 mi
25m
State Highway 155
20.7 mi
23m
State Highway 155 South
19.2 mi
22m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland, TX and Yoakum, 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
21 mi·23 min·State Highway 155
27
Continue on TX 155
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Link Street
28
Turn right onto US 79; TX 19
2.1 mi·3 min·East Palestine Avenue
29
Continue on US 79; US 84
12 mi·13 min·West Oak Street
30
Turn straight onto US 79
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 79
31
Continue on US 190; TX 6
11 mi·12 min·South State Highway 6
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward TX OSR
33
Continue on South State Highway 6
0.3 mi·37 sec·South State Highway 6
34
Turn right onto TX OSR
8.0 mi·10 min·West Old San Antonio Road
35
Turn right onto TX 21
37 mi·40 min·TX 21
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
37
Keep slight left at fork
103 ft·2 sec
38
Turn left onto US 77
27 mi·30 min·United States Highway 77
39
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi·3 min·North Jefferson Street
40
Continue on US 77
25 mi·28 min·South US Highway 77
41
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·US 77
42
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi·14 sec·United States Highway 77
43
Continue on US 77
1.3 mi·1 min·North Texana Street
44
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·20 sec·West 4th Street
45
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
1.2 mi·1 min·Fairwinds Street
46
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 90 Alt
2.5 mi·3 min·US Highway 90A West
47
Turn slight left onto US 77 Alt
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 77A South
48
Turn left onto US 77 Business Alternate
0.6 mi·1 min·West Gonzales Street
49
Turn straight onto US 77 Business Alternate
0.4 mi·45 sec·Irvine Street
50
Turn left onto TX 111
176 ft·2 sec·West Morris Street
51
Arrive at destination
TX 111
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, aim to depart from Garland before 9 AM to ensure you arrive in Yoakum with plenty of daylight. With two recommended stops, you can easily break up the 376.8 miles. Consider stopping around the halfway point to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer 75.4-mile stretch on US 79, as services might be more spread out in some sections. The $55 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you leave.
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 188.4 miles from Garland, TX, or about 3h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 83 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.4 miles or 3h 48m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yoakum, 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 376.8 miles and 7h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 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 US 79 for about 75.4 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 296.1 — 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
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.
5
296.1 mi into trip|~5h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.56 one way
$113.13 round trip
$3.81/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$62.59
$125.17
premium
$4.57
$67.72
$135.44
diesel
$6.28
$93.10
$186.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113
1
$39.56
$18.09
Efficient EV
94.2
1
$32.97
$15.07
EV Truck/SUV
150.7
1
$52.75
$24.12
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Garland, TX
Evening
in Garland on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yoakum, TX
Evening
in Yoakum on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Mesquite, TX
188 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
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
7h 29m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 90% of the driving on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 75.4 miles on US 79 before transitioning to other highways and surface roads. The highway portion means you'll likely experience steady cruising for extended periods, with fewer interruptions from traffic lights or intersections until you get closer to your destination. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of the trip.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.4 mi on US 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and TX 21. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 259 / US Highway 259 South.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 376.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
585 ft258 ft
Total Climb
558 ft
Total Descent
622 ft
Highest Point
585 ft
~107.7 mi in
Elevation Range
327 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 Yoakum, TX, road signs point toward Sh 49, Fm 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg and Tx Osr.
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 7h 29m. Total distance: 376.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on US 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 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 Yoakum, 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 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 259 / US Highway 259 South): Navigation decision point; 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Yoakum, TX before the return drive.
