Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
264.7 mi
426 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Cloverleaf, TX to Irving, TX covers 264.7 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Greenville Street, Freeport Street, East Freeway Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.38 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
132.3 miles from Cloverleaf, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 264.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 7m 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 Cloverleaf, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Freeport Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Freeway Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 610 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 610 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Loop North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverleaf, TX and Irving, TX.
Start on Hollywood Street
Turn right onto Greenville Street
Turn left onto Freeport Street
Turn right onto East Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
Merge slight left onto East Loop North
Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North
Continue on Hardy Toll Road
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 30
Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12
Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North
Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North
Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
Turn left onto East State Highway 356
Continue on East Irving Boulevard
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.3 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cloverleaf, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Cloverleaf, TX
This is one driving day of about 264.7 miles and 4h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.3 mi from Cloverleaf, TX · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 132.3 miles from Cloverleaf, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$39.38 one way
$78.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $44.31 | $88.62 |
| premium | $4.59 | $47.84 | $95.69 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $41.61 | $83.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.79 | $12.71 |
| Efficient EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.06 | $16.94 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Cloverleaf on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Irving on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Dallas, TX
132 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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