Trip from El Campo, TX to Irving, TX

Drive Time

5h 29m

Distance

289 mi

465 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 17m ★

6 AM

5h 30m

8 AM

5h 57m

10 AM

5h 39m

12 PM

5h 37m

3 PM

5h 41m

5 PM

5h 55m

8 PM

5h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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El Campo, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

The drive from El Campo, TX to Irving, TX covers 289 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Travis Avenue, South Main Street, I 35E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.6 miles on North Travis Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.15 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

144.5 miles from El Campo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from El Campo, TX to Irving, TX covers 289 miles and takes about 5h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Travis Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 48.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 135.7 miles in near US 77 / North Travis Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 289 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 135.7 miles (US 77 / North Travis Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 222 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 269.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

135.7 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Turn right onto US 77 / North Travis Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

222 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in | I 35E

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35E: Dallas

269.3 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 418A Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

276.8 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Take the exit toward Spur 408

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 460 Toward Spur 408

286.9 mi into trip | ~5h 25m in

Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

Towns Along This Route

Between El Campo, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Schulenburg.

Austin

39.9 mi in | ~50m | via TX 71

Schulenburg

65.5 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Travis Avenue	48.6 mi	55m
South Main Street	48 mi	57m
I 35E	47.3 mi	48m
North Mechanic Street	38.2 mi	48m
Purple Heart Trail	33 mi	33m
TX 71	25.9 mi	26m
North US Highway 77	17.3 mi	19m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway	6.6 mi	7m

Longest stretch: North Travis Avenue — 48.6 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Campo, TX and Irving, TX.

Start on TX 71

38 mi · 48 min · North Mechanic Street

Turn left onto TX 71

446 ft · 8 sec · I-10 Service Road

Take the ramp onto TX 71

0.3 mi · 32 sec · TX 71

Merge onto I 10; TX 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 10; TX 71

Take the exit onto TX 71

0.5 mi · 33 sec · TX 71

Toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 71

25 mi · 25 min · TX 71

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward US 77: Giddings, Schulenburg

Turn straight onto East State Highway 71 Bypass

0.4 mi · 49 sec · East State Highway 71 Bypass

Turn right onto US 77

0.7 mi · 47 sec · North Jefferson Street

Continue on US 77

17 mi · 19 min · North US Highway 77

Continue on US 77

48 mi · 57 min · South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 77; US 190; TX 36

Turn right onto US 77

49 mi · 55 min · North Travis Avenue

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Circle Road

215 ft · 11 sec · Circle Road

Continue on Circle Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Circle Road

Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Take the ramp

444 ft · 10 sec

Toward I 35 North, US 77 North

Continue on US 77

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 77

Merge onto I 35; US 77

3.3 mi · 3 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

47 mi · 48 min · I 35E

Toward I 35E: Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 418A Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 20

6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 460 Toward Spur 408 Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto Spur 408

3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Loop 12

5.4 mi · 5 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

492 ft · 12 sec

Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Loop 12

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Loop 12

Turn left onto TX 356

0.4 mi · 59 sec · East State Highway 356

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on TX 356

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

Continue on West Irving Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Irving Boulevard

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

58 ft · 2 sec · North Ohio Street

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

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 144.5 miles from El Campo, TX, or about 2h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.6 miles.

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 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144.5 miles or 2h 50m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 289 miles and 5h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from El Campo, 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.

The longest stretch is on North Travis Avenue for about 48.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.5 mi from El Campo, TX · 2h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Killeen, TX

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Killeen, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.5 miles from El Campo, 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

$44.15 one way

$88.29 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$48.38	$96.76
premium	$4.59	$52.24	$104.47
diesel	$5.64	$64.21	$128.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.7	1	$30.35	$13.87
Efficient EV	72.3	0	$25.29	$11.56
EV Truck/SUV	115.6	1	$40.46	$18.50

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.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

El Campo, TX

Afternoon in El Campo on Sunday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

SE 10 to 15 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 9:42PM CDT until April 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:30PM CDT until April 13 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Irving, TX

Afternoon in Irving on Sunday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 9:42PM CDT until April 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:30PM CDT until April 13 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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

2 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 29m 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 El Campo, TX to Irving, TX covers 289 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Travis Avenue, South Main Street, I 35E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.5 miles from El Campo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.15 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.

Between El Campo, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Austin and Schulenburg.

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Trip from El Campo, TX to Irving, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Irving, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

El Campo, TX

Irving, TX

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 29m on the road

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