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Trip from Rosenberg, 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
6h 29m
Distance
330.8 mi
532 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 38m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosenberg, TX
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Garland, TX
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Trip Overview
Rosenberg, TX to Garland, TX is 330.8 miles and takes about 6 hours 29 minutes via US 59/I-69, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the heart of Texas, staying within the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, meaning you'll be covering ground efficiently. Given the 6.5-hour estimated drive time, it's a very manageable one-day trip, perfect for getting from the Houston area up to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex without needing an overnight stay.
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
165.4 miles from Rosenberg, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 57.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| I-69 | 42 mi | 44m |
| Eastex Freeway | 39.8 mi | 46m |
| Southwest Freeway | 30.7 mi | 36m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| US Route 259 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosenberg, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 90 Alt; FM 1640
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avenue I
2
Turn right onto 2nd Street
483 ft
·
23 sec
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2nd Street
3
Turn right onto Avenue J
341 ft
·
22 sec
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Avenue J
4
At end of road, turn left onto TX 36
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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1st Street
5
Turn left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
7
Merge onto I 69; US 59
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69; US 59
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 69; US 59
40 mi
·
46 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
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I 69; US 59
11
Continue on I-69; US 59
42 mi
·
44 min
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I-69; US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 59; FM 942
36 mi
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40 min
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US 59; FM 942
13
Take the exit onto US 59
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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US 59
Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
16 mi
·
17 min
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US 59
Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches
15
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
17
Merge onto Loop 224
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Stallings Drive
18
Continue on US 59
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
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North US Highway 59
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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this road
21
Merge onto US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
22
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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US Route 259
23
Continue on US 259
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
24
Continue on US 259
16 mi
·
18 min
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US Route 259
25
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
26
Continue on US 259
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Kilgore Drive
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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US 259 Business
28
Turn left onto Houston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Houston Street
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street
371 ft
·
7 sec
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Houston Street
30
Enter roundabout onto TX 135
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 135 North
31
Continue on TX 135
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 135 North
32
Continue on US 271
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Tyler Street
33
Continue on US 271
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Upshur Avenue
35
Turn right onto FM 2685
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 2865
36
Turn right onto FM 2685
6.5 mi
·
7 min
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FM 2685
37
Turn right onto TX 155
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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TX 155
38
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 271
39
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Burton Road
40
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
41
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
42
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
43
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
44
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
45
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
For this roughly 6.5-hour drive, leaving Rosenberg in the morning is your best bet to ensure you have ample daylight for the 330.8-mile trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $50, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 57.5-mile stretch on US 59, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. Given it's a single-day journey, you can afford to be flexible with stops; however, incorporating a break around the halfway point would be wise. Be aware that entering the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area near Garland can bring increased traffic, so factor that into your arrival time.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.4 miles from Rosenberg, TX, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 73 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.4 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
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 Rosenberg, 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 Rosenberg, TX
This is one driving day of about 330.8 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Rosenberg, 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 US 59 for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
165 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.4 miles from Rosenberg, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Polk County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Polk County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.8 mi from route
The Black Cowboy Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Rosenberg, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18324516202
Visit websiteExitusVR
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Houston, Texas
+17133440525
Visit websiteThe Escape Game Houston (Galleria)
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
First break
4.3 mi from route
~11 min detour
Houston, Texas
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17136365541
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 234.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Avenue J
Turn right onto Avenue J
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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TX 36 / 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto TX 36 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
32.1 mi into trip
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~40m in
|
I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
234.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 31m in
|
TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Enter roundabout onto TX 135 / State Highway 135 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.31 one way
$90.62 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $50.61 | $101.22 |
| premium | $4.23 | $55.02 | $110.05 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $62.46 | $124.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.73 | $15.88 |
| Efficient EV | 82.7 | 0 | $28.95 | $13.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.3 | 1 | $46.31 | $21.17 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Rosenberg, TX
Late night in Rosenberg on Monday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:04AM CDT until July 21 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Monday
Local time
4:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:04AM CDT until July 21 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi 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.
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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 91% of the journey on major roadways like US 59 and I-69, also known as the Eastex Freeway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 57.5 miles on US 59, offering a solid period of uninterrupted driving. This route is designed for steady progress, allowing you to maintain consistent speeds for much of the way. While largely highway, the initial and final sections might involve navigating more local traffic as you enter and exit major metropolitan areas.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.5 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and I-69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Avenue J.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 28 significant decision points across 330.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Avenue J): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 36 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
477 ft
63 ft
Total Climb
656 ft
Total Descent
372 ft
Highest Point
477 ft
~212.7 mi in
Elevation Range
414 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.
Between Rosenberg, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.
Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
152.9 mi in
|
~2h 55m
|
via US 59
Daingerfield
311.9 mi in
|
~5h 59m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Shipley Donuts
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Jo's
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Whataburger
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.1 mi from route
Nacogdoches
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteBirraporetti's
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Houston, TX
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Visit websiteDQ Grill & Chill
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Rosenberg, TX
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteBrasa's Steakhouse
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Houston
Cuisine: steak_house
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-...
Visit websiteMt Fuji Hibachi Steakhouse
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Mount Pleasant, TX
Cuisine: japanese;steak_house
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Visit websiteHard Rock Cafe
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.8 mi from route
~5 min detour
Houston, TX
Cuisine: american
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Visit websiteRichmond City Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Henry Clay Thruston
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Greenfield Cemetery
Memorial
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
A Tribute to American Statesmanship
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Titus County C. S. A.
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Titus County Confederate Memorial
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Best Western Plus
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Rosenberg, TX
Full guide →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 6h 29m. Total distance: 330.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.5 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Avenue J): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (TX 36 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (I 69; US 59 / Southwest Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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