How far is Garland, TX from Brookshire, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Brookshire, TX is about 331.9 miles (534.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Brookshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Brookshire.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 259 South
16.3 mi · 24 min · US Highway 259 South
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Take the ramp right
2301 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 271 to US 67, SH 49, FM 1734: Mount Pleasant, Paris, Pittsburg
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Lakewood Drive
1111 ft · 27 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Turn left onto West Ferguson Road
2688 ft · 59 sec · West Ferguson Road
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Turn straight onto Bill Ratliff Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Bill Ratliff Freeway
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Continue on South US Highway 271
4.2 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 271
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Upshur Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Upshur Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1758 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Tyler Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 135
11.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 135
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Keep slight left
15 m · 1 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street
32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard
16.3 mi · 19 min · South Henderson Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 79
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 79
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Turn left onto US Route 259
16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259
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Continue on North Railroad Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
68 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
556 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 59
1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on Stallings Drive
2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
919 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59
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Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive
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Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59
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Continue on Diboll Relief Route
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Diboll Relief Route
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll
1357 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Continue on TX 99 Toll West
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
50.9 mi · 55 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Houston, San Antonio
3149 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
9.7 mi · 10 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1802 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Waller Avenue
2494 ft · 44 sec · Waller Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waller Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Brookshire.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Diboll Relief Route
Continue on Diboll Relief Route
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Brookshire?
The road trip is about 331.9 miles (534.2 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lufkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.2 miles from Garland and 165.7 miles from Brookshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.6 miles (432.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.
Stop Ideas Near Lufkin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lufkin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Brookshire. Straight-line distance: 268.54 mi (432.17 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookshire
City in Waller County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,095 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860600, -95.9510700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookshire (-95.95107, 29.78606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $44.25 | $88.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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