Robstown to Garland is 495 miles and takes about 9h 41m via US 79 and US 77, with a fuel budget near $72 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Given the driving time, most people will plan this as an overnight trip, though a very early start could make it a long single day. You'll encounter a high percentage of highway driving, making it a fairly direct path between South Texas and the Dallas area.
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
247.5 miles from Robstown, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
86.8 mi
1h 40m
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi
1h 5m
US 77
44.9 mi
53m
North Navarro Street
40.1 mi
45m
State Highway 155
39.9 mi
45m
State Highway 21
36.6 mi
40m
US 271
29.8 mi
34m
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robstown, TX and Garland, TX.
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Start on East Main Avenue
81 ft·8 sec·East Main Avenue
2
Turn left onto South 1st Street
372 ft·17 sec·South 1st Street
3
Turn left onto TX 44 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·West Avenue A
4
At end of road, turn left onto TX 44
1.4 mi·3 min·South US Highway 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward County Road 44
6
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
4.7 mi·5 min·U.S. Highway 77
7
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi·1 min·I 37; US 77; I 69E
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·50 sec
9
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft·5 sec·I 37; US 77; I 69E
10
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi·44 min·US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
11
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi·37 min·United States Highway 77
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 77
1.2 mi·1 min·US Highway 77 South
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto US 59; US 77
13 mi·14 min·US 59; US 77
15
Take the exit onto US 77
0.5 mi·1 min·US 77
16
Turn left onto US 77
40 mi·45 min·North Navarro Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi·26 sec·Fairwinds Street
18
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·25 sec·West 4th Street
19
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi·1 min·North Texana Street
20
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi·14 sec·United States Highway 77
21
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·US 77
22
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi·28 min·United States Highway 77
23
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi·3 min·South Jefferson Street
24
Continue on US 77
17 mi·19 min·North US Highway 77
25
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi·10 min·South Main Street
26
Take the exit
186 ft·5 sec
27
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·31 sec·this road
28
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi·40 min·State Highway 21
29
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi·10 min·West Old San Antonio Road
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
31
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi·12 min·South State Highway 6
32
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·South Market Street
33
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi·22 sec·North State Highway 6
34
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
79 mi·1 hr 30 min·US 79
35
Merge onto US 79; US 84
7.7 mi·10 min·US 79; US 84
36
Turn left onto TX 155
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Link Street
37
Turn straight onto TX 155
21 mi·23 min·State Highway 155
38
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi·30 sec·South Elm Street
39
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Frankston Highway
40
Continue on TX 155
19 mi·22 min·State Highway 155
41
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi·3 min·Frankston Highway
42
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi·2 min·South Vine Avenue
43
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Palace Avenue
44
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi·1 min·West Front Street
45
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi·1 min·South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi·2 min·East Gentry Parkway
47
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi·6 min·US Highway 271
48
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi·5 min·State Highway 155 North
49
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
50
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi·7 min·State Highway 155 North
51
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
52
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi·18 min·North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
53
Continue on US 271
30 mi·34 min·US 271
54
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Burton Road
55
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
56
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·I 30
57
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
58
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 North
59
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi·4 min·FM 1701
60
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
With a 9h 41m estimated drive time, this route is best split over two days. Plan to stop for the night around the halfway point to break up the 495 miles. A good place to consider stopping might be near the junction of US 77 and other major routes. You'll want to leave Robstown early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you aim to reach your overnight destination before dark. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a potential stop is 86.8 miles on US 79.
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 247.5 miles from Robstown, TX, or about 4h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 109 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 247.5 miles or 4h 46m 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 247.5 miles or 4h 46m
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 8h 26m
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 Robstown, 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 Robstown, TX
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Robstown, 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 79 for about 86.8 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 34
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 391 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South 1st Street
Turn left onto South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
7
1 mi into trip|~2m in|TX 44 / South US Highway 77
At end of road, turn left onto TX 44 / South US Highway 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
81.4 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
95.5 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|US 77 / North Navarro Street
Turn left onto US 77 / North Navarro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
391 mi into trip|~7h 33m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.80 one way
$135.60 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg173 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$75.73
$151.46
premium
$4.23
$82.34
$164.68
diesel
$4.80
$93.47
$186.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 173.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
148.5
1
$51.98
$23.76
Efficient EV
123.8
1
$43.31
$19.80
EV Truck/SUV
198
2
$69.30
$31.68
Gas CO2
173 kg
EV CO2
58 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.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Robstown, TX
Morning
in Robstown on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Partly Sunny
SE 20 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Garland, TX
Morning
in Garland on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:35PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
2 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
9h 41m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 81% of the 495 miles. The longest continuous stretch of highway driving you'll experience is 86.8 miles on US 79. Expect a profile that is mostly highway, so plan for periods of consistent speed. As you approach your destination, be prepared for increased traffic and merging as you enter the Dallas metropolitan area.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.8 mi on US 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and United States Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 1st Street.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 34 significant decision points across 495 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 (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (TX 44 / South US Highway 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 86.8 miles on US 79. 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 248 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 8 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 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (TX 44 / South US Highway 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.7 hours each way, a round trip means 19.4 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.
