If you are planning to travel from Rowlett to Garland, expect a journey covering 138.9 miles. This route takes approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes to complete, making it a manageable day trip that fits easily into a single day of travel. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Main Street, Skyline Drive, and Miller Road rather than relying on interstates. Budgeting around $21 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since both your start and end points are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience consistent terrain throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.6 miles from Rowlett, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
113.8 mi
1h 55m
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi
24m
FM 1701
2.1 mi
4m
Miller Road
1.9 mi
3m
Chiesa Road
1.2 mi
2m
Skyline Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Dalrock Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on Rowlett Street
31 ft·3 sec·Rowlett Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
258 ft·10 sec·Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Skyline Drive
26 ft·1 sec·Skyline Drive
4
Continue on Skyline Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Skyline Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto Miller Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Miller Road
6
Turn right onto Chiesa Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Chiesa Road
7
Turn right onto Dalrock Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Dalrock Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·13 sec·this road
Toward I 30 East
11
Merge onto I 30; US 67
114 mi·1 hr 55 min·Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
13
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 North
14
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi·4 min·FM 1701
15
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Because this 138.9-mile route involves zero stops, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled and ready before you depart. Allocating $21 for gas is a solid starting point for your budget. Since you are not restricted by highway patterns, take advantage of the flexibility this trip offers by departing whenever works best for your schedule. Pay close attention to the frequent turns along Skyline Drive and Miller Road, as the lack of highway miles means you will be relying on local navigation throughout the entire duration. Staying alert at these turns is the most important tip for navigating this specific road profile safely.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from Rowlett, TX, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Rowlett, 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 Rowlett, TX
This is one driving day of about 137.2 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Rowlett, 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 Congressman Ralph Hall Highway for about 113.8 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 118.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Skyline Drive
Enter roundabout onto Skyline Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip|~9m in|I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge onto I 30; US 67 / Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
118.3 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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
$20.73 one way
$41.46 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$22.69
$45.38
premium
$4.54
$24.50
$48.99
diesel
$5.61
$30.29
$60.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.2
0
$14.41
$6.59
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.49
EV Truck/SUV
54.9
0
$19.21
$8.78
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rowlett, TX
Late night
in Rowlett on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Greenville, TX
69 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
3 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
2h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a change of pace from standard highway travel. Because the route consists of 0% highway driving, you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than cruising at high speeds. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on Main Street is 0 miles, requiring your full attention at intersections and turns. Expect a technical driving experience that keeps you engaged as you navigate the local network. It is a practical route for those who prefer surface streets over the monotony of major interstates.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.8 mi on Congressman Ralph Hall Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Skyline Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles: 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.
On the drive from Rowlett, TX to Garland, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Daingerfield along the way.
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 113.8 miles on Congressman Ralph Hall Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Skyline Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garland, TX before heading back.
