Origin
Tomball, TX
Morning in Tomball on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tomball, 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
5h 45m
Distance
294.2 mi
473 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 33m
★
6 AM
5h 46m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tomball, TX
Danny Meneses
Trip Overview
This 294.2-mile drive from Tomball, Texas, to Garland, Texas, is designed as a single-day adventure, estimated to take about 5 hours and 45 minutes. You'll primarily be on US 59 and I-69, transitioning to US 271, with a significant 90% of the journey on highways. The overall feel is a highway-focused trip, suitable for completing in one go with a projected fuel cost of around $44. Both your starting point in the Great Plains region and your destination are within Texas, making for a straightforward journey across the state.
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
147.1 miles from Tomball, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 | 57.5 mi | 1h 5m |
| I-69 | 42 mi | 44m |
| US 271 | 29.8 mi | 34m |
| North Grand Parkway West | 20.1 mi | 21m |
| US Route 259 | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| I 30 | 17.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 259 North | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Kilgore Drive | 13.5 mi | 15m |
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tomball, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on FM 2920
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 2920
2
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Grand Parkway West Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
this road
Toward TX 99 Toll East
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
20 mi
·
21 min
·
North Grand Parkway West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 North: Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on TX 99 Toll
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 99 Toll
7
Merge onto I 69; US 59
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69; US 59
0.7 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 69; US 59
9
Continue on I-69; US 59
42 mi
·
44 min
·
I-69; US 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 59; FM 942
36 mi
·
40 min
·
US 59; FM 942
11
Take the exit onto US 59
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 59
Toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 59
16 mi
·
17 min
·
US 59
Toward US 59 North: Nacogdoches
13
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
this road
15
Merge onto Loop 224
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Stallings Drive
16
Continue on US 59
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
North US Highway 59
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
19
Merge onto US 259
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 259
20
Continue on US 259
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 259
21
Continue on US 259
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Railroad Avenue
22
Continue on US 259
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Route 259
23
Turn right onto US 79; US 259
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 79
24
Continue on US 259
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Kilgore Drive
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 259 Business
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 259 Business
26
Turn left onto Houston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
27
Keep slight right at fork onto Houston Street
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
Houston Street
28
Enter roundabout onto TX 135
124 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 135 North
29
Continue on TX 135
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 135 North
30
Continue on US 271
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Tyler Street
31
Continue on US 271
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Main Street
32
Turn left onto US 80
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Upshur Avenue
33
Turn right onto FM 2685
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 2865
34
Turn right onto FM 2685
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FM 2685
35
Turn right onto TX 155
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
TX 155
36
Continue on US 271
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 271
37
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Burton Road
38
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
39
Merge onto I 30
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 30
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
41
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 259 North
42
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 1701
43
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
For this 5 hour and 45 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Tomball to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a total distance of 294.2 miles, you'll want to plan for at least one stop for fuel and a break, though the longest stretch without a significant road change is manageable. Given the highway-centric nature and moderate duration, you have flexibility in pacing your stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Garland, to ensure you arrive without worry.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 147.1 miles from Tomball, TX, or about 2h 47m 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 65 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.1 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
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 Tomball, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Tomball, TX
This is one driving day of about 294.2 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Tomball, 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
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.1 miles from Tomball, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 197.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Grand Parkway West Frontage Road
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
TX 99 Toll / North Grand Parkway West
Merge onto TX 99 Toll / North Grand Parkway West
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North: Cleveland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 69 North: Cleveland
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge onto I 69; US 59 / Eastex Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
197.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m 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
$44.45 one way
$88.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $48.66 | $97.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $52.53 | $105.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.96 | $129.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.89 | $14.12 |
| Efficient EV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.74 | $11.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.7 | 1 | $41.19 | $18.83 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Morning in Garland on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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.
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
7 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
5h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 90% of your travel occurring on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57.5 miles, primarily on US 59. While the highway profile suggests a consistent pace, be prepared for the shift in road numbers as you progress through Texas. This drive is less about winding backroads and more about covering distance efficiently on established routes.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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?
10/10
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 4.3 miles in near North Grand Parkway West Frontage Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 294.2 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 4.3 miles (North Grand Parkway West Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (TX 99 Toll / North Grand Parkway West): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Tomball, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches and Daingerfield.
Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches
116.3 mi in
|
~2h 10m
|
via US 59
Daingerfield
275.3 mi in
|
~5h 15m
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?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 294.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (North Grand Parkway West Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (TX 99 Toll / North Grand Parkway West): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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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