Yoakum to Garland is 376.7 miles and takes about 7h 29m via US 79, State Highway 155, and State Highway 21, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the Great Plains region of Texas, transitioning from one part of the state to another. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it a manageable one-day excursion. With only two recommended stops, you can easily complete this drive within a single day, arriving at your destination well before evening.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188.4 miles from Yoakum, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 79
86.8 mi
1h 40m
State Highway 155
39.9 mi
45m
State Highway 21
36.6 mi
40m
US 271
29.8 mi
34m
United States Highway 77
24.9 mi
28m
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi
19m
I 30
17.1 mi
17m
US Highway 259 North
16.5 mi
24m
Longest stretch:
US 79
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yoakum, TX and Garland, TX.
1
Start on TX 111
176 ft·7 sec·West Morris Street
2
Turn right onto US 77 Business Alternate; TX 111
0.4 mi·38 sec·Irvine Street
3
Continue on US 77 Business Alternate
0.6 mi·1 min·West Gonzales Street
4
Turn right onto US 77 Alt
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 77A South
5
Turn straight onto US 77 Alt; US 90 Alt
2.4 mi·3 min·US Highway 90A West
6
Continue on US 77 Alt; US 90 Alt
1.2 mi·1 min·Fairwinds Street
7
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·25 sec·West 4th Street
8
Turn left onto US 77
1.4 mi·1 min·North Texana Street
9
Continue on US 77
0.2 mi·14 sec·United States Highway 77
10
Continue on US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·US 77
11
Continue on US 77; FM 532
25 mi·28 min·United States Highway 77
12
Continue on US 77
2.7 mi·3 min·South Jefferson Street
13
Continue on US 77
17 mi·19 min·North US Highway 77
14
Continue on US 77
9.5 mi·10 min·South Main Street
15
Take the exit
186 ft·5 sec
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·31 sec·this road
17
Merge onto TX 21
37 mi·40 min·State Highway 21
18
Turn left onto TX OSR
8.1 mi·10 min·West Old San Antonio Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
20
Merge onto US 190; TX 6
11 mi·12 min·South State Highway 6
21
Continue on US 190; TX 6
2.1 mi·2 min·South Market Street
22
Continue on US 79; TX 6
0.3 mi·22 sec·North State Highway 6
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
79 mi·1 hr 30 min·US 79
24
Merge onto US 79; US 84
7.7 mi·10 min·US 79; US 84
25
Turn left onto TX 155
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Link Street
26
Turn straight onto TX 155
21 mi·23 min·State Highway 155
27
Continue on TX 155
0.4 mi·30 sec·South Elm Street
28
Continue on TX 155
1.5 mi·1 min·North Frankston Highway
29
Continue on TX 155
19 mi·22 min·State Highway 155
30
Continue on TX 155
2.0 mi·3 min·Frankston Highway
31
Continue on TX 155
1.2 mi·2 min·South Vine Avenue
32
Turn straight onto South Palace Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Palace Avenue
33
Turn right onto TX 31
0.9 mi·1 min·West Front Street
34
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155
1.0 mi·1 min·South Beckham Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on US 271; TX 155
1.6 mi·2 min·East Gentry Parkway
36
Continue on US 271; TX 155
5.5 mi·6 min·US Highway 271
37
Turn left onto TX 155
4.9 mi·5 min·State Highway 155 North
38
Continue on TX 155
1.1 mi·1 min·South Main Street
39
Continue on TX 155
6.7 mi·7 min·State Highway 155 North
40
At end of road, turn right onto US 80; TX 155
0.9 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
41
Turn left onto TX 155
16 mi·18 min·North Tyler Street
Use the left lane.
42
Continue on US 271
30 mi·34 min·US 271
43
Turn right onto Burton Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Burton Road
44
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
45
Merge onto I 30
17 mi·17 min·I 30
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward US 259: De Kalb, Daingerfield
47
Turn left onto US 259
17 mi·24 min·US Highway 259 North
48
Turn left onto FM 1701
2.1 mi·4 min·FM 1701
49
Arrive at destination
FM 1701
Trip Plan
Given the 7 hour 29 minute estimated drive time, leaving Yoakum in the early morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps one mid-morning and another for lunch, to break up the 376.7-mile distance. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $55, and it's always wise to top off when you see stations, especially during the longer 86.8-mile stretch on US 79. This drive is well within the scope of a single day, so you have flexibility in pacing.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.4 miles from Yoakum, TX, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 83 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.4 miles or 3h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 13m
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 Yoakum, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yoakum, TX
This is one driving day of about 376.7 miles and 7h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Yoakum, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 79 for about 86.8 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 357.8 — 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|US 77 Business Alternate; TX 111 / Irvine Street
Turn right onto US 77 Business Alternate; TX 111 / Irvine Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 77 Alt / US Highway 77A South
Turn right onto US 77 Alt / US Highway 77A South
Navigation decision point
6
272.7 mi into trip|~5h 21m in|US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Turn left onto US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
294.2 mi into trip|~5h 47m in|TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Turn left onto TX 155 / North Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
357.8 mi into trip|~6h 58m 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
$51.60 one way
$103.19 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$57.63
$115.26
premium
$4.23
$62.66
$125.32
diesel
$4.80
$71.13
$142.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113
1
$39.55
$18.08
Efficient EV
94.2
1
$32.96
$15.07
EV Truck/SUV
150.7
1
$52.74
$24.11
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Yoakum, TX
Late night
in Yoakum on Monday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Garland, TX
Late night
in Garland on Monday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 0 to 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:00AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:42PM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio 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
1 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
7h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 86% of the total mileage on major roads. You'll experience a lengthy stretch of 86.8 miles on US 79, offering a solid period of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, likely noticeable by an increase in local traffic and intersections. Be prepared for a good amount of straight driving, characteristic of the Great Plains.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.8 mi on US 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 79 and State Highway 155. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 77 Business Alternate; TX 111 / Irvine Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 376.7 miles you will encounter 22 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: near the start (US 77 Business Alternate; TX 111 / Irvine Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 77 Alt / US Highway 77A South): Navigation decision point; at 272.7 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
582 ft253 ft
Total Climb
627 ft
Total Descent
562 ft
Highest Point
582 ft
~269.1 mi in
Elevation Range
329 ft
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 Yoakum, 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 29m. Total distance: 376.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.8 miles on US 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 77 Business Alternate; TX 111 / Irvine Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 77 Alt / US Highway 77A South): Navigation decision point; at 272.7 miles (US 271; TX 155 / South Beckham Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 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.
