Origin
Texarkana, TX
Late night in Texarkana on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texarkana, 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
49m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texarkana, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 38.5-mile drive from Texarkana to Garland, Texas, is a straightforward trip that should take about 49 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-30, with segments on US Highway 82 and New Boston Road, this route is a quick connection within the Great Plains region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. The majority of the journey is highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Texas locations. You'll find this drive to be a practical and uncomplicated way to get where you need to go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 20.2 mi | 20m |
| US Highway 82 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| New Boston Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Front Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| FM 1701 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Northeast Front Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Summerhill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 20.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on US 67; US 82
298 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 67; US 82
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4
Turn right onto TX 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Summerhill Road
5
Turn left onto US 82
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
New Boston Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Sowell Lane
474 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sowell Lane
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Merge onto I 369; US 59
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jarvis Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
11
Merge onto I 30
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 30
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
14
Merge onto US 82
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 82
15
Continue on US 82
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Front Street
16
Continue on US 82
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Front Street
17
Turn left onto County Road 3215
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
County Road 3215
18
Turn right onto FM 1701
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 1701
19
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Texarkana, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.2 — 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
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 82 / New Boston Road
Turn left onto US 82 / New Boston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 30 West: Dallas
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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.
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
49m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 78% of the 38.5 miles on major roadways like I-30. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.2 miles on I-30, offering a consistent pace. While primarily interstate, you will briefly transition to US Highway 82 and New Boston Road, providing slight variations in the driving experience. This route is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, presenting a predictable and relatively smooth journey for most of its 49-minute duration.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and US Highway 82. 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 Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 38.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82 / New Boston Road): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Texarkana, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward De Kalb and Clarksville.
De Kalb
25.2 mi in
|
~29m
Clarksville
25.2 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Texarkana, TX
Full guide →Founded 1873
Texarkana is a city of 150,000 people (2016) in the Piney Woods region of Texas and the Timberlands region of Arkansas.
Top landmarks
- • Texarkana Union Station — railway station in Texarkana, the United States of America
- • Museum of Regional History — historic place in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas
- • Ace of Clubs House — historic place in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas
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 49m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 67; US 82 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 82 / New Boston Road): 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.
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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