Jasper, TX to Garland, TX is 204.7 miles and takes about 4h 2m via South Wheeler Street, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, taking you from the Great Plains region to another part of the Great Plains. It's a straightforward, mostly surface road trip that's easily manageable in a single day. You'll find the route is practical for getting from point A to point B without extensive highway time. Consider this a solid option if you're looking for a direct route 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
102.4 miles from Jasper, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Wheeler Street
62.4 mi
1h 9m
East End Boulevard South
36.7 mi
43m
Southview Circle
23.2 mi
26m
North Saint Mary Street
22.9 mi
25m
State Highway 8
21.3 mi
25m
TX 8
10.7 mi
16m
US Highway 82
8.2 mi
9m
US 59
5.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
South Wheeler Street
— 62.4 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, TX and Garland, TX.
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Start on US 96
62 mi·1 hr 9 min·South Wheeler Street
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Continue on US 96
23 mi·26 min·Southview Circle
3
Continue on US 59
5.9 mi·7 min·US 59
4
Turn slight left onto US 59 Business; US 79 Business
323 ft·10 sec·US 59 Business; US 79 Business
5
Turn right onto US 59 Business
23 mi·25 min·North Saint Mary Street
6
Continue on US 59
37 mi·43 min·East End Boulevard South
7
Turn left onto TX 155
0.1 mi·7 sec·TX 155
8
Turn right onto TX 8
12 mi·13 min·State Highway 8
9
Continue on TX 8
2.7 mi·3 min·South Street
10
Continue on TX 8
8.8 mi·11 min·State Highway 8
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8
2.9 mi·3 min·Broadway Avenue
12
Turn right onto TX 8
11 mi·16 min·TX 8
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
14
Merge onto I 30
2.3 mi·2 min·I 30
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
17
Merge onto US 82
8.2 mi·9 min·US Highway 82
18
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi·2 min·Northeast Front Street
19
Continue on US 82
1.7 mi·2 min·Northwest Front Street
20
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi·33 sec·County Road 3215
21
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi·3 min·FM 1701
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Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive duration, leaving Jasper, TX in the morning is ideal to give you flexibility for any unscheduled stops. You'll only need one stop according to the data, so plan to take a break around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $30, which is quite reasonable for this distance, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 62.4-mile stretch on South Wheeler Street. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of arriving in Garland, TX the same day, avoiding the need for 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 102.4 miles from Jasper, TX, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.4 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 45 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.4 miles or 1h 54m 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 10m
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 Jasper, 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 Jasper, TX
This is one driving day of about 204.7 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Jasper, 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 South Wheeler Street for about 62.4 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 91.6 and 191.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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91.6 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street
Turn right onto US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street
Navigation decision point
4
151.2 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|TX 155
Turn left onto TX 155
Navigation decision point
5
175.4 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
191.4 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
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191.8 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.04 one way
$56.07 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$31.32
$62.63
premium
$4.23
$34.05
$68.10
diesel
$4.80
$38.65
$77.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.49
$9.83
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.91
$8.19
EV Truck/SUV
81.9
1
$28.66
$13.10
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Jasper, TX
Evening
in Jasper on Monday
Local time
7:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:56PM CDT until July 19 at 7:13AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:55PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Garland, TX
Evening
in Garland on Monday
Local time
7:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
S 0 to 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:56PM CDT until July 19 at 7:13AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:55PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 2m 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 predominantly on surface roads, with only about 24% of the total mileage on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on South Wheeler Street, covering 62.4 miles. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different surface road segments. The profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to local traffic patterns and signals rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.4 mi on South Wheeler Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 91.6 miles in near US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 91.6 miles (US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 151.2 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point; at 175.4 miles (US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
386 ft198 ft
Total Climb
534 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
386 ft
~204.7 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jasper, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward De Kalb and Clarksville.
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.
The longest stretch is about 62.4 miles on South Wheeler Street. 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.
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 91.6 miles (US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 151.2 miles (TX 155): Navigation decision point; at 175.4 miles (US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Garland, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
