Origin
Henderson, TX
Late night in Henderson on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henderson, TX to Garland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
114 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henderson, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Henderson to Garland covers 104.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes to complete. Because the entire route remains within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trek. Since there are no mandatory stops included in this route, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or break up the trip at your own pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57 miles from Henderson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 135 North | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| US 259 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| FM 2685 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| TX 155 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| FM 2865 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 271
— 29.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 79 Business; TX 64 Business
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on TX 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto TX 64 Business
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Depot Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto TX 64 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Van Buren Street
5
Turn right onto FM 2276
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 2276
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 259; FM 2276
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US 259; FM 2276
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 259 Business
8
Turn left onto Houston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Houston Street
10
Enter roundabout onto TX 135
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 135 North
11
Continue on TX 135
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 135 North
12
Continue on US 271
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
13
Continue on US 271
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Upshur Avenue
15
Turn right onto FM 2685
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 2865
16
Turn right onto FM 2685
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 2685
17
Turn right onto TX 155
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
TX 155
18
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 271
19
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Burton Road
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
21
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
23
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
24
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
25
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Planning your departure time is essential, as the local nature of these roads means traffic can fluctuate during peak hours. Since the trip is under two hours, you have the advantage of total flexibility, allowing you to choose a departure time that fits your schedule without worrying about complex refueling logistics. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind when filling up before you leave Henderson to ensure you have enough to reach Garland without unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy profile of the route, double-check your GPS navigation settings before pulling out of your driveway to stay on track with the local street transitions. Taking this route provides a straightforward way to navigate between the two cities while avoiding the congestion often found on larger regional highways.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57 miles from Henderson, TX, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.8 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Henderson, 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 Henderson, TX
This is one driving day of about 114 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Henderson, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 271 for about 29.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57 miles from Henderson, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 95.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 64 Business / West Depot Street
Turn left onto TX 64 Business / West Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 64 Business / North Van Buren Street
At end of road, turn right onto TX 64 Business / North Van Buren Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 259 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
95.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.23 one way
$34.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| premium | $4.54 | $20.35 | $40.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Gladewater, TX
57 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
19 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
2h 21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate using North Main Street, West Depot Street, and North Van Buren Street to reach your destination. Because the journey relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. This path offers a direct, albeit slower, alternative to major thoroughfares, keeping you off the main interstates for the entire duration.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on US 271.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 271 and I 30. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near TX 64 Business / West Depot Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 114 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (TX 64 Business / West Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 64 Business / North Van Buren Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 259 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Henderson, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Daingerfield along the way.
Daingerfield
95.1 mi in
|
~1h 50m
About the Cities
Starting in Henderson, TX
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Henderson Commercial Historic District — historic district in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas
Arriving 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.
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 2h 21m. Total distance: 114 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 miles on US 271. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (TX 64 Business / West Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (TX 64 Business / North Van Buren Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (US 259 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garland, TX before heading back.
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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