This 89.1-mile drive from Longview, TX to Garland, TX is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 49 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll be spending about 46% of your time on highways, with a projected fuel cost of around $13. The route stays within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape. With no recommended stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits you best. This journey is a practical choice for a quick transition between these Texas cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Longview, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Wood Street
26.4 mi
30m
Gilmer Road
18.6 mi
21m
I 30
17.1 mi
17m
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi
24m
Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.4 mi
6m
FM 1701
2.1 mi
4m
West Marshall Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
West Ferguson Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Wood Street
— 26.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 80
1.7 mi·2 min·West Marshall Avenue
2
Turn right onto TX 300
19 mi·21 min·Gilmer Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit
418 ft·13 sec
4
Merge onto US 271; TX 155
26 mi·30 min·South Wood Street
5
Continue on US 271
5.4 mi·6 min·Bill Ratliff Freeway
6
Continue on US 271
0.4 mi·50 sec·West Ferguson Road
7
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Burton Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
9
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·I 30
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
11
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 North
12
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi·4 min·FM 1701
13
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 49 minutes, this route offers great flexibility for departure. You can leave Longview in the morning and arrive in Garland with plenty of daylight to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $13, and plan your fill-up accordingly before you depart or en route. A practical tip for this specific drive is to be aware of the transition points between local roads like Gilmer Road and the interstate, as these can sometimes involve slower traffic or more complex intersections.
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 44.5 miles from Longview, TX, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 51m 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 27m
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 Longview, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Longview, TX
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Longview, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Wood Street for about 26.4 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 70.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~2m in|TX 300 / Gilmer Road
Turn right onto TX 300 / Gilmer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
20.3 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
20.4 mi into trip|~24m in|US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street
Merge onto US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
52.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|Burton Road
Turn right onto Burton Road
Navigation decision point
5
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m 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
$13.46 one way
$26.93 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$14.74
$29.47
premium
$4.54
$15.91
$31.82
diesel
$5.61
$19.67
$39.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.36
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.80
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Longview, TX
Late night
in Longview on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a mixed experience, with a significant portion on major roadways like I-30, but also includes stretches on local roads such as South Wood Street and Gilmer Road. Approximately 46% of this journey involves highway driving, which allows for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.4 miles on South Wood Street, providing a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts between faster highway sections and more local road segments.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on South Wood Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near TX 300 / Gilmer Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (TX 300 / Gilmer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.4 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Longview, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Daingerfield along the way.
Longview is a city in the Piney Woods region of Texas. At one time a major headquarters of the vast East Texas Oil Field, petroleum remains a large part of the city's economy. Founded in 1871, the city earned its name when surveyors for the Southern Pacific Railroad noted what a "long view" they could see from a hill near the center of the new town. Longview is now home to more than 75,000 residents and has grown to be an important center of commerce and industry for the Piney Woods region of 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.
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on South Wood Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (TX 300 / Gilmer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 20.4 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Wood Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garland, TX before heading back.
