Origin
Alpine, TX
Morning in Alpine on Monday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, TX to Irving, TX
Drive Time
7h 25m
Distance
495.9 mi
798 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 15m
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6 AM
7h 26m
8 AM
7h 46m
10 AM
7h 33m
12 PM
7h 31m
3 PM
7h 34m
5 PM
7h 45m
8 PM
7h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, TX
Timo Niedermann
Trip Overview
The drive from Alpine, TX to Irving, TX covers 495.9 miles and takes about 7h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 6th Street, West Holland Avenue, Highway 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
247.9 miles from Alpine, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 25m drive with frequent turns across 495.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpine, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Holland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South US Higway 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 67 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on West Avenue E
243 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Avenue E
2
Turn left onto North 6th Street
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
North 6th Street
3
Turn left onto West Holland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Holland Avenue
4
Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
East US Highway 90
5
Turn straight onto US Highway 67
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 67
6
Continue on South US Higway 67
25 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Higway 67
7
Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Interstate 10 West
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Fort Stockton
24 mi
·
22 min
·
I 10 East: Fort Stockton
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo
10
Continue straight
50 mi
·
56 min
11
Turn left onto Main Street
42 mi
·
43 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on South State Highway 349
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Highway 349
13
Continue on Rankin Highway
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Rankin Highway
14
Turn right onto East Interstate 20
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Interstate 20
15
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 20 East: Abilene
16
Merge slight left
284 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 North
19
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
20
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
22
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
23
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
24
Take the exit slight right
262 ft
·
6 sec
25
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
26
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
27
Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard
28
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Irving Boulevard
29
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West 2nd Street
30
Turn left onto South Ohio Street
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Ohio Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 247.9 miles from Alpine, TX, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
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 109 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 247.9 miles or 3h 42m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alpine, 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 Alpine, TX
This is one driving day of about 495.9 miles and 7h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Alpine, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 247.9 mi from Alpine, TX · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
248 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 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 247.9 miles from Alpine, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Irving, TX
The final approach into Irving, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Irving, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.75 one way
$151.50 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
174 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $83.01 | $166.03 |
| premium | $4.59 | $89.63 | $179.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $110.17 | $220.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$101–$126
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 173.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 148.8 | 1 | $52.07 | $23.80 |
| Efficient EV | 124 | 1 | $43.39 | $19.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 198.4 | 2 | $69.43 | $31.74 |
Gas CO2
174 kg
EV CO2
58 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
Irving, TX
Morning in Irving on Monday
Local time
8:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
248 mi in
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alpine, TX to Irving, TX covers 495.9 miles and takes about 7h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 6th Street, West Holland Avenue, Highway 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 247.9 miles from Alpine, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alpine, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alpine, TX to Irving, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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