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Trip from Lubbock, TX to Garland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 13m
Distance
443.3 mi
713 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 5m
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6 AM
8h 13m
8 AM
8h 29m
10 AM
8h 19m
12 PM
8h 17m
3 PM
8h 19m
5 PM
8h 28m
8 PM
8h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lubbock, TX
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Garland, TX
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Trip Overview
Lubbock to Garland is 443.3 miles and takes about 8h 13m via US 82, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though we recommend two days. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Given the distance, splitting it over two days will allow for a more relaxed pace and potential for brief stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
221.6 miles from Lubbock, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 208.1 mi | 3h 52m |
| 5th Street | 93.5 mi | 1h 38m |
| US Highway 82 East | 43.2 mi | 49m |
| US Highway 82 | 33.2 mi | 34m |
| Idalou Road | 24.7 mi | 26m |
| Central East Freeway | 16.4 mi | 16m |
| Lamar Road | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Captain Henry Stout Bypass | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 208.1 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 62; TX 114
33 ft
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5 sec
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19th Street
2
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Avenue Q
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
366 ft
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7 sec
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Marsha Sharp Freeway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 82 East
5
Merge onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Marsha Sharp Freeway
6
Continue on US 82
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Parkway Drive
7
Continue on US 62; US 82; TX 114
25 mi
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26 min
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Idalou Road
8
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
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1 min
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4th Street
9
Continue on US 82; TX 114
7.3 mi
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7 min
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US Highway 82
10
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.0 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
11
Continue on US 82; TX 114
24 mi
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25 min
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US Highway 82
12
Continue on US 82; TX 114
94 mi
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1 hr 38 min
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5th Street
13
Continue on US 82; TX 114
1.6 mi
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1 min
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West California Street
14
Turn left onto US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
0.6 mi
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40 sec
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North Main Street
15
Continue on US 82; US 183 Business; US 277 Business; US 283 Business
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US Highway 82
16
Take the exit onto US 82
48 mi
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53 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
18
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.3 mi
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19 sec
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Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi
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1 min
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Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
14 mi
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14 min
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Central East Freeway
21
Take the exit onto US 82
159 mi
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2 hr 56 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 82 Business
269 ft
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9 sec
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7th Street Southwest
23
Turn left onto US 82 Business
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Grand Avenue
24
Continue on US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Clarksville Street
25
Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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12th Street Southeast
26
Turn right onto US 82 Business
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Lamar Avenue
27
Continue on US 82
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Lamar Road
28
Continue on US 82
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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US Highway 82 East
29
Continue on US 82
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Front Street
30
Continue on US 82
17 mi
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18 min
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US Highway 82 East
31
Continue on US 82
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Main Street
32
Turn left onto US 82; TX 37
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Captain Henry Stout Bypass
33
Continue on US 82
24 mi
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27 min
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US Highway 82 East
34
Turn right onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi
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33 sec
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County Road 3215
35
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi
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3 min
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FM 1701
36
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
For this 443.3-mile drive, breaking it into two days is advisable to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Lubbock in the morning to make good progress before finding a place to rest for the night. You'll have about 208.1 miles of continuous driving on US 82 at one point, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially considering the estimated $67 fuel cost. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that longer stretch, as services might be spaced out. Ensure you have snacks and water, as rest stops may be less frequent on the highway portions.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 221.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.6 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 221.6 miles or 4h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 59m
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 Lubbock, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Lubbock, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 208.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
222 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Wichita Falls, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
222 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 222 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 221.6 miles from Lubbock, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 208.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Knox County Westbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Crosby County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Rest Area
2 mi from route
Road Ranger
2 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls
2.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.4 mi from route
Mackenzie Main City Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18067752673
Visit websiteAmerican Windmill Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18067478734
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 225.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 84 / Avenue Q
Turn right onto US 84 / Avenue Q
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Marsha Sharp Freeway
Turn right onto Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
160.4 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North,...
6
208.5 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
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US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South:...
7
225.8 mi into trip
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~4h 4m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.72 one way
$121.44 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $67.82 | $135.64 |
| premium | $4.23 | $73.74 | $147.48 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $83.70 | $167.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$191–$301
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133 | 1 | $46.55 | $21.28 |
| Efficient EV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.79 | $17.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.3 | 2 | $62.06 | $28.37 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Lubbock, TX
Late night in Lubbock on Monday
Local time
1:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 10 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:26PM CDT until July 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Monday
Local time
1:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
S 0 to 5 mph
23% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:29PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 6:26PM CDT until July 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS San Angelo 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
7 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
8h 13m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 69% of the 443.3 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 208.1 miles on US 82 before potentially transitioning to surface roads as you near Garland. Expect a consistent driving experience, primarily on major arteries, with fewer complex intersections for the bulk of the trip. The highway focus means you'll likely notice the consistent speed limits and relatively straightforward navigation for most of the drive.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.1 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and 5th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 / Avenue Q.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 443.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,203 ft
386 ft
Total Climb
4 ft
Total Descent
2,821 ft
Highest Point
3,203 ft
Elevation Range
2,817 ft
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 Lubbock, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Gainesville along the way.
Gainesville
225.8 mi in
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~4h 4m
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via US 82
About the Cities
Starting in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →“Hub City” · Founded 1890
Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
Top landmarks
- • Buddy Holly Center — music museum and art gallery in Lubbock, Texas
- • Holden Properties Historic District — historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
- • Cactus Theater — building in Lubbock, Lubbock 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 208.1 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 222 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 12 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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Garland, 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 / Avenue Q): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Marsha Sharp Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.4 miles (US 82): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Garland, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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