Origin
Hidalgo, TX
Morning in Hidalgo on Monday
Local time
11:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hidalgo, TX to Irving, TX
Drive Time
7h 48m
Distance
537.3 mi
865 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 39m
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6 AM
7h 49m
8 AM
8h 7m
10 AM
7h 55m
12 PM
7h 53m
3 PM
7h 56m
5 PM
8h 6m
8 PM
7h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Hidalgo, TX to Irving, TX covers 537.3 miles and takes about 7h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Esperanza Avenue, International Boulevard, South 23rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.08 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
268.7 miles from Hidalgo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 537.3 miles and 7h 48m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are West Esperanza Avenue and International Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Esperanza Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 7h 48m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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 7h 48m, 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 Hidalgo, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Esperanza Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| International Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 23rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Expressway 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 2 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nueces Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King David Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Esperanza Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hidalgo, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on South Bridge Street
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Bridge Street
2
Turn left onto West Esperanza Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Esperanza Avenue
3
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn straight onto International Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
International Boulevard
5
Continue on South 23rd Street
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South 23rd Street
6
Turn right onto West Expressway 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Expressway 83
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 East, US 83 East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 2 East, US 83 East
8
Merge slight left
3.0 mi
·
3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
10
Continue straight
22 mi
·
23 min
11
Continue straight
57 mi
·
1 hr
12
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
14
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
15
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
18
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
19
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
20
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
21
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
22
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
23
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
24
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
25
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
27
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
28
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
29
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47 mi
·
48 min
·
I 35E: Dallas
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 20 West: Fort Worth
32
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
33
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 408
34
Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Patriot Parkway
35
Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
36
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard
37
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Loop 12
38
Turn left onto East State Highway 356
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Highway 356
39
Continue on East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
40
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
41
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
59 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Ohio Street
42
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 268.7 miles from Hidalgo, TX, or about 3h 54m 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 118 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 268.7 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 56m
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 Hidalgo, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hidalgo, TX
This is one driving day of about 537.3 miles and 7h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Hidalgo, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 268.7 mi from Hidalgo, TX · 3h 54m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
177 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Meal stop
355 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 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 268.7 miles from Hidalgo, 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
$82.08 one way
$164.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $89.94 | $179.89 |
| premium | $4.59 | $97.12 | $194.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $119.37 | $238.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 161.2 | 1 | $56.42 | $25.79 |
| Efficient EV | 134.3 | 1 | $47.01 | $21.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 214.9 | 2 | $75.22 | $34.39 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 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
Morning in Irving on Monday
Local time
11:39 AM
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
13 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
7h 48m 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 Hidalgo, TX to Irving, TX covers 537.3 miles and takes about 7h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Esperanza Avenue, International Boulevard, South 23rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 268.7 miles from Hidalgo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.08 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 48m, 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 Hidalgo, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hidalgo, TX to Irving, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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