Huntsville to Garland is 233.9 miles and takes about 4h 42m via State Highway 155 and US 271, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With a recommended one-day duration, it's ideal for a quick transit between these two points. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Plan for about 61% of your travel to be on major roads.
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
116.9 miles from Huntsville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 155
39.3 mi
45m
North 4th Street
32.6 mi
37m
US 271
29.8 mi
34m
Prospect Drive
27.5 mi
31m
State Highway 19
18.7 mi
21m
I 30
17.1 mi
17m
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi
24m
North Tyler Street
16.3 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 155
— 39.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on University Avenue
90 ft·7 sec·University Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 190; TX 30
0.5 mi·53 sec·11th Street
3
Continue on US 190; TX 30
364 ft·12 sec·Phelps Drive
4
Turn left onto TX 30
1.0 mi·1 min·TX 30
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto TX 19
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 19
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on TX 19
27 mi·31 min·Prospect Drive
8
Turn right onto TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
153 ft·2 sec·East Goliad Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
165 ft·5 sec·5th Street
10
Turn left onto US 287; TX 7; TX 19; TX 21
300 ft·9 sec·East Houston Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 287; TX 19
33 mi·37 min·North 4th Street
12
Turn right onto Loop 256
3.4 mi·4 min·Loop 256
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
359 ft·9 sec
15
Merge onto TX 155
20 mi·22 min·State Highway 155
16
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi·30 sec·South Elm Street
17
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Frankston Highway
18
Continue on TX 155
19 mi·22 min·State Highway 155
19
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi·3 min·Frankston Highway
20
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi·2 min·South Vine Avenue
21
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Palace Avenue
22
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi·1 min·West Front Street
23
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi·1 min·South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi·2 min·East Gentry Parkway
25
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi·6 min·US Highway 271
26
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi·5 min·State Highway 155 North
27
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
28
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi·7 min·State Highway 155 North
29
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
30
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi·18 min·North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on US 271
30 mi·34 min·US 271
32
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Burton Road
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
34
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·I 30
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
36
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 North
37
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi·4 min·FM 1701
38
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 42-minute drive, starting in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick fuel and stretch break or skip it if needed. The estimated fuel cost is around $34, so ensure your tank is topped off before you leave Huntsville. Pay attention to the transition from highway to local roads as you get closer to Garland, as this can sometimes involve more complex intersections.
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 116.9 miles from Huntsville, TX, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 51 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.9 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, TX
This is one driving day of about 233.9 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Huntsville, 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 State Highway 155 for about 39.3 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 1.6 and 151.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|TX 19 / State Highway 19
Merge onto TX 19 / State Highway 19
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
84.3 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
129.9 mi into trip|~2h 34m in|US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
151.3 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Turn left onto TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.04 one way
$64.07 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$35.78
$71.57
premium
$4.23
$38.91
$77.81
diesel
$4.80
$44.16
$88.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.2
0
$24.56
$11.23
Efficient EV
58.5
0
$20.47
$9.36
EV Truck/SUV
93.6
1
$32.75
$14.97
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Huntsville, TX
Late night
in Huntsville on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Partly Sunny
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Monday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:55AM CDT until July 19 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:53AM CDT until July 19 at 7:15PM 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 42m 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 consists primarily of highway travel, with 61% of the route on main roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 39.3 miles on State Highway 155, likely offering some uninterrupted cruising. After that, expect a shift to more varied road types as you approach your destination. The transition from highway to surface roads will be a noticeable change in the driving experience.
61% 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: 39.3 mi on State Highway 155.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 155 and North 4th Street. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
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 233.9 miles you will encounter 22 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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (TX 19 / State Highway 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
544 ft183 ft
Total Climb
645 ft
Total Descent
629 ft
Highest Point
544 ft
~100.2 mi in
Elevation Range
361 ft
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 Huntsville, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Daingerfield along the way.
Huntsville is a small city of about 45,000 residents, located in Walker County, part of the Piney Woods region of Texas. Huntsville is famous as the home of Texas hero, General Sam Houston with an enormous statue of Sam Houston next to Interstate 45, it's famous as a prison town, and is also home to Sam Houston State University.
Top landmarks
•Woodland — building in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas
•Steamboat House — historic place in Walker County, Texas
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 4h 42m. Total distance: 233.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.3 miles on State Highway 155. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (TX 19 / State Highway 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Garland, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
