Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
290 mi
467 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from El Campo, TX to Irving, TX covers 290 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I-10, TX 71 West, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.15 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
145 miles from El Campo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 290 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 55m 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 El Campo, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 71 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Travis Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between El Campo, TX and Irving, TX.
Start on North Mechanic Street
Turn left onto I-10 Service Road
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg
Turn straight onto East State Highway 71 Bypass
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
Continue on North US Highway 77
Continue on South Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto North Travis Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
Merge slight right onto South 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145 miles or 2h 27m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving El Campo, 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 El Campo, TX
This is one driving day of about 290 miles and 4h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145 mi from El Campo, TX · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 145 miles from El Campo, 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
$43.15 one way
$86.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.55 | $97.09 |
| premium | $4.59 | $52.42 | $104.83 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87 | 1 | $30.45 | $13.92 |
| Efficient EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116 | 1 | $40.60 | $18.56 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in El Campo on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Irving on Saturday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Killeen, TX
145 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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