Origin
Navasota, TX
Late night in Navasota on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Navasota, TX to Garland, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
266.4 mi
429 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Navasota, TX
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Trip Overview
This 266.4-mile drive from Navasota, TX to Garland, TX is a manageable 5-hour and 30-minute journey, perfectly suited for a single day trip. Primarily a highway-focused experience, you'll navigate a significant portion on major roads, with 78% of the drive utilizing highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $40. Given the duration and distance, this route is ideal for a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entire trip.
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
133.2 miles from Navasota, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 90 | 41.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| State Highway 155 | 39.9 mi | 45m |
| I 45 | 31.5 mi | 31m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| West Commerce Street | 28 mi | 31m |
| 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 90
— 41.5 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Navasota, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on TX 6 Bus
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
South La Salle Street
2
Turn right onto TX 105
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Avenue
3
Continue on TX 90
41 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
State Highway 90
4
Turn right onto TX 90
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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East South Street
5
Turn left onto TX 75
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South May Street
6
Continue on TX 75
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 75 North
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
8
Merge onto I 45
32 mi
·
31 min
·
I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 178
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 79
28 mi
·
31 min
·
West Commerce Street
11
Merge onto US 79; US 84
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 79; US 84
12
Turn left onto TX 155
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Link Street
13
Turn straight onto TX 155
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 155
14
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Elm Street
15
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Frankston Highway
16
Continue on TX 155
19 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 155
17
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Frankston Highway
18
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Vine Avenue
19
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Palace Avenue
20
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
21
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gentry Parkway
23
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 271
24
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 155 North
25
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
26
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 155 North
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
28
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 271
30
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Burton Road
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
32
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
34
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
35
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
36
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 30-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Navasota to avoid potential traffic as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for fuel and a quick break. The longest stretch without a major town is over 41 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that section. The $40 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always factor in potential variations. This route is well-suited for a single-day effort, so enjoy the flexibility of not needing to plan an overnight stay.
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 133.2 miles from Navasota, TX, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 59 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.2 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
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 Navasota, 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 Navasota, TX
This is one driving day of about 266.4 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Navasota, 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 90 for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.2 miles from Navasota, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 48.5 and 247.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 45
Merge onto I 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
80 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 178
Toward US 79: Buffalo, Jewett
6
162.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m 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
183.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
|
TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Turn left onto TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
247.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 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
$40.25 one way
$80.51 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $44.06 | $88.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.56 | $95.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.82 | $117.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.97 | $12.79 |
| Efficient EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.30 | $17.05 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Chandler, TX
133 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
17 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
5h 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience on this route, with the majority of your travel taking place on high-speed roads. The drive is characterized by 78% highway travel, meaning you'll encounter mostly faster-paced conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.5 miles on State Highway 90, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. While the core is highway, the inclusion of State Highway 90 and State Highway 155 suggests a transition between different types of main roads as you progress toward Garland.
78% 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: 41.5 mi on State Highway 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 90 and State Highway 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 48.5 miles in near I 45.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 48.5 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.5 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Navasota, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Jewett and Daingerfield.
Jewett
80 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Daingerfield
247.5 mi in
|
~5h
About the Cities
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 5h 30m. Total distance: 266.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.5 miles on State Highway 90. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.5 miles (I 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 80 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.5 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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