Origin
Hereford, TX
Afternoon in Hereford on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hereford, TX to Irving, TX
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
400.3 mi
644 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
★
6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hereford, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hereford, TX to Irving, TX covers 400.3 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 1st Street, I 40, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.15 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
200.2 miles from Hereford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 400.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 1st Street 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hereford, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 287 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burnett Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue F Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hereford, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on the route
243 ft
·
23 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West 1st Street
46 mi
·
50 min
·
West 1st Street
3
Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
5
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
9 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 287 South: Fort Worth
7
Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
8
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Burnett Street
9
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
10
Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
11
Continue on US Highway 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
12
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US Highway 287 East
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
14
Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
16
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
17
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
18
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
21
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
22
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 820
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 820
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 East
25
Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast Loop
26
Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 820 Express East Toll
27
Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
28
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
29
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
30
Take the exit slight right
262 ft
·
6 sec
31
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
33
Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard
34
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Irving Boulevard
35
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West 2nd Street
36
Turn left onto South Ohio Street
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Ohio Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.2 miles from Hereford, TX, or about 3h 1m 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 88 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 200.2 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
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 Hereford, 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 Hereford, TX
This is one driving day of about 400.3 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Hereford, 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 200.2 mi from Hereford, TX · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 200.2 miles from Hereford, 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
$61.15 one way
$122.30 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.01 | $134.02 |
| premium | $4.59 | $72.35 | $144.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.93 | $177.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.1 | 1 | $42.03 | $19.21 |
| Efficient EV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.03 | $16.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 160.1 | 2 | $56.04 | $25.62 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Afternoon in Irving on Sunday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hereford, TX to Irving, TX covers 400.3 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 1st Street, I 40, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.2 miles from Hereford, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hereford, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hereford, TX to Irving, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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