Origin
Bridge City, TX
Morning in Bridge City on Monday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridge City, TX to Irving, TX
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
331.7 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridge City, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Bridge City, TX to Irving, TX covers 331.7 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Texas Avenue, Highway 62 South, South Dorman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.67 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.9 miles from Bridge City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 331.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Texas Avenue 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridge City, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 62 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Dorman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastex Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Timberland Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Texas Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridge City, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on Old Ferry Road
223 ft
·
8 sec
·
Old Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto Texas Avenue
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Texas Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto State Highway 62 South
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 62 South
4
Continue on South Dorman Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dorman Road
5
Continue on State Highway 62 South
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 62 South
6
Turn left onto West I-10 Service Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West I-10 Service Road
7
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
19 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
11
Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Eastex Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
13
Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
14
Turn straight
305 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
16
Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
19
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
20
Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
21
Continue on Frankston Highway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
22
Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
23
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
24
Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
25
Continue on US Highway 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
26
Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
27
Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 175 West
28
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 30
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 30
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30 West
31
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
32
Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
33
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
34
Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
LOOP 12
35
Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Loop 12 North
36
Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Walton Walker Service Road West
37
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Loop 12 North
38
Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
39
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard
40
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Loop 12
41
Turn left onto East State Highway 356
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Highway 356
42
Continue on East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
43
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
44
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Ohio Street
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 165.9 miles from Bridge City, TX, or about 2h 37m 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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.9 miles or 2h 37m 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 17m
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 Bridge City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridge City, TX
This is one driving day of about 331.7 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridge City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.9 mi from Bridge City, TX · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.9 miles from Bridge City, 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
$50.67 one way
$101.34 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.53 | $111.05 |
| premium | $4.59 | $59.95 | $119.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.69 | $147.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.83 | $15.92 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.02 | $13.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.7 | 1 | $46.44 | $21.23 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
166 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
8 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 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridge City, TX to Irving, TX covers 331.7 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Texas Avenue, Highway 62 South, South Dorman Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.9 miles from Bridge City, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridge City, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridge City, TX to Irving, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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