Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Irving, TX
Drive Time
36m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Fort Worth and Irving, this 27.9-mile trip is a straightforward journey across the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 34 minutes, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local streets like Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, and East Maddox Avenue rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an incredibly cost-effective way to move between these two Texas cities. It is a practical, no-nonsense route for those who prioritize efficiency over long-distance touring.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating city streets for the entire duration of the trip. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant focus on local intersections. The character of the drive is distinctly urban and technical, requiring you to stay attentive as you transition through the local road network.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airport Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Airport Freeway and SH 121/183 TEXpress. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East Allen Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 27.6 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 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Allen Avenue
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 377
Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52B
Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...
8
11 mi into trip
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~15m in
Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 23A
Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road...
7
24.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Irving, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Line Road South along the way.
Belt Line Road South
23.9 mi in
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~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| West Irving Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| South Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 377 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Freeway
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Freeway
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
475 ft
·
23 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Epps Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Epps Street
4
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
412 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Maddox Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto South Freeway
321 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Freeway
6
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto South Freeway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp onto US 287 Bus
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 287 Bus
Toward I 35W North
9
Merge onto I 35W; US 287 Bus
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 377
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 377
Exit 52B
Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto TX 121
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23A
Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
262 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto TX 183
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on TX 356
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Irving Boulevard
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on TX 356
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the none lane.
21
Turn left onto South Ohio Street
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Ohio Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 34-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops or long-haul fatigue, as the trip is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep your $4 fuel budget in mind, but otherwise, the lack of highway travel means you can avoid the typical stressors of high-speed traffic. My best advice for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the turn-heavy layout of Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, and East Maddox Avenue before you pull out of the driveway to ensure a smooth, stress-free arrival in Irving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.8 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 27.6 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
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 Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX
This is one driving day of about 27.6 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Worth, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Airport Freeway for about 12.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Fort Worth, TX · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Fort Worth, 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
$4.22 one way
$8.43 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| premium | $4.59 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Irving on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bedford, TX
14 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
20 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Irving, TX covers 27.6 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airport Freeway, SH 121/183 TEXpress, West Irving Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Fort Worth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 27.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East Allen Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Irving, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Line Road South along the way.
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