Origin
Orange, TX
Late night in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, TX to Garland, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 24m
Distance
271.9 mi
438 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 11m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 31m
3 PM
5h 35m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 271.9-mile drive from Orange, TX to Garland, TX is manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $41, it's a budget-friendly journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with only an 18% highway share, suggesting a more connected-to-the-ground experience. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like exploring than a straight shot across the Great Plains. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and stay refreshed.
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
136 miles from Orange, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Avenue | 80.9 mi | 1h 29m |
| North 16th Street | 43.7 mi | 51m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Margaret Avenue
— 80.9 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on 7th Street
45 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Avenue
3
Turn right onto TX 87
44 mi
·
51 min
·
North 16th Street
4
Turn left onto FM 363
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Farm to Market Road 363
5
Turn right onto US 96
81 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Margaret Avenue
6
Continue on US 96
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Southview Circle
7
Continue on US 59
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
8
Turn slight left onto US 59 Business; US 79 Business
323 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 59 Business; US 79 Business
9
Turn right onto US 59 Business
23 mi
·
25 min
·
North Saint Mary Street
10
Continue on US 59
37 mi
·
43 min
·
East End Boulevard South
11
Turn left onto TX 155
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
TX 155
12
Turn right onto TX 8
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 8
13
Continue on TX 8
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
14
Continue on TX 8
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 8
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Avenue
16
Turn right onto TX 8
11 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 8
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
18
Merge onto I 30
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 30
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
21
Merge onto US 82
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 82
22
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Front Street
23
Continue on US 82
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Front Street
24
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road 3215
25
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1701
26
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour, 24-minute duration and the predominantly local road nature of this 271.9-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Orange, TX to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest stretch without a major turn is 80.9 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks strategically before hitting that segment. Keep an eye on navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means you'll be making frequent directional changes.
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 136 miles from Orange, TX, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.9 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 60 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136 miles or 2h 38m 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 18m
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 Orange, 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 Orange, TX
This is one driving day of about 271.9 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Orange, 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 Margaret Avenue for about 80.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136 miles from Orange, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Margaret Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.9 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 258.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 90 Bus / Green Avenue
Turn left onto US 90 Bus / Green Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
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US 96 / Margaret Avenue
Turn right onto US 96 / Margaret Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
158.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street
Turn right onto US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street
Navigation decision point
5
242.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
|
US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 67; TX 8 / Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
258.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.08 one way
$82.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $44.97 | $89.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $48.55 | $97.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.03 | $120.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.55 | $13.05 |
| Efficient EV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.07 | $17.40 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Carthage, TX
136 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
1 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 24m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 5-hour, 24-minute journey. Only 18% of the route involves highway travel, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and county roads more often than not. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 80.9 miles on Margaret Avenue, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a route that keeps you engaged with its varied pace and numerous changes in direction.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.9 mi on Margaret Avenue.
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 early in the drive near US 90 Bus / Green Avenue.
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 24m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90 Bus / Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles (US 96 / Margaret Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 158.8 miles (US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point.
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 24m. Total distance: 271.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.9 miles on Margaret Avenue. 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: near the start (US 90 Bus / Green Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 48.8 miles (US 96 / Margaret Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 158.8 miles (US 59 Business / North Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 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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