Origin
Stanton, TX
Night in Stanton on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stanton, TX to Garland, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 9m
Distance
461.6 mi
743 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 1m
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6 AM
8h 9m
8 AM
8h 26m
10 AM
8h 15m
12 PM
8h 13m
3 PM
8h 16m
5 PM
8h 25m
8 PM
8h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanton, TX
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Trip Overview
This 461.6-mile journey from Stanton, TX to Garland, TX spans approximately 8 hours and 9 minutes of pure driving time. Primarily utilizing I-20, you'll experience a straightforward, highway-focused drive across the Great Plains region of Texas. With a projected fuel cost of around $70, this route is best tackled over two days to allow for comfortable stops and a more relaxed pace. While it's possible to complete in a single day, splitting it into two will enhance your overall experience and reduce fatigue on this substantial drive.
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
230.8 miles from Stanton, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 262.1 mi | 4h 24m |
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 132.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 31 mi | 36m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| FM 1701 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Business I-20 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Front Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 262.1 mi, about 4h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on South Saint Mary Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
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South Saint Mary Street
2
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
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East Front Street
3
Continue on I 20 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Business I-20
4
Turn straight onto I 20 Bus
389 ft
·
14 sec
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I 20 Bus
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
6
Merge onto I 20
262 mi
·
4 hr 24 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 30
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 30; US 67
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
125 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
12
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
13
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
14
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you near Garland. With two recommended stops, plan to break up your journey to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a major town is over 260 miles on I-20, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. Splitting the drive into two days is highly recommended; a good stopping point could be around the halfway mark, allowing you to enjoy the latter half of the drive with a fresh start.
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 230.8 miles from Stanton, TX, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262.1 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 102 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 230.8 miles or 3h 54m 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 230.8 miles or 3h 54m
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 6h 56m
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 Stanton, 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 Stanton, TX
Aim for roughly 231 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Garland, TX
Aim for roughly 231 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Stanton, 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 I 20 for about 262.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
231 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Weatherford, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
231 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Weatherford, TX after about 231 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 230.8 miles from Stanton, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 262.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 231 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 442.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 East: Abilene
Navigation decision point
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
263.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
|
I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
317.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 30m in
|
I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67 / East R L Thornton Freeway toward I 30 East: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
5
442.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 39m 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
$69.75 one way
$139.50 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
162 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $76.35 | $152.69 |
| premium | $4.54 | $82.42 | $164.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.92 | $203.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 161.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138.5 | 1 | $48.47 | $22.16 |
| Efficient EV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.39 | $18.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 184.6 | 2 | $64.62 | $29.54 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% 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
Night in Garland on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a continuous highway-focused drive for 100% of this trip. The vast majority of your mileage will be on I-20, offering a consistent and efficient path. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 262.1 miles on I-20, so be prepared for extended periods of steady driving. As you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the route transitions to urban freeways like the East R L Thornton Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway, indicating your arrival in a more densely populated area.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East R L Thornton Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 461.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262.1 miles on I 20. 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 231 miles on day one.
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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.9 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 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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