Origin
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Monday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Aransas Pass, TX
Drive Time
7h 2m
Distance
387.9 mi
624 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 51m
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6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aransas Pass, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Irving to Aransas Pass, prepare for a straightforward journey covering 387.9 miles. You should budget approximately 7 hours and 2 minutes of driving time, making this a long but manageable single-day trip if you get an early start. With fuel costs estimated at $59, this route is an efficient way to transition from the Dallas area down toward the Gulf Coast. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, you will experience a consistent geographic backdrop throughout the trek. While it is certainly possible to complete this in one day, consider your personal endurance before committing to the full seven-hour haul without a break.
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
193.9 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of major routes, including the South R L Thornton Freeway, TX 130 Toll, and North United States Highway 183. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 80.5-mile run on the South R L Thornton Freeway, which allows for steady cruising. As you move away from the Irving area, the infrastructure shifts to support a consistent pace, though you should expect the typical demands of sustained highway travel. Overall, the route prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 2nd 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 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 Irving, TX to Aransas Pass, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Irving Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Loop 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Loop 12 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Duncanville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Aransas Pass, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
394 ft
·
17 sec
5
Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Loop 12
6
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
Loop 12 South
7
Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
8
Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
9
Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Duncanville Road
10
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Interstate 20
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 20 East
12
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 35E South: Waco
14
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
81 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
15
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
16
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
17
Keep slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
19
Continue straight
59 mi
·
54 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 183 South: Lockhart
21
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
22
Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
23
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
24
Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
25
Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pierce Street
26
Continue on North United States Highway 183
43 mi
·
47 min
·
North United States Highway 183
27
Continue on North Esplanade Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Esplanade Street
28
Continue on South US Highway 183
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South US Highway 183
29
Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87
27 mi
·
28 min
·
South US Highway 183/ US 87
30
Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Jefferson Street
31
Continue on South US Highway 183
23 mi
·
24 min
·
South US Highway 183
32
Continue on North Alamo Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Alamo Street
33
Continue on North Alamo Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Alamo Street
34
Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Empresario Street
35
Turn right
9.6 mi
·
9 min
36
Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Farm to Market Road 136
37
Turn left onto State Highway 188
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 188
38
Turn right onto FM 1069 North
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FM 1069 North
39
Turn left onto West Wheeler Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Wheeler Avenue
40
Keep slight left to continue on West Cleveland Boulevard
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Cleveland Boulevard
41
Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard
16 ft
·
Harrison Boulevard
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To keep your energy high, plan for at least two intentional stops during your 7-hour drive. Leaving Irving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid traffic and ensure you arrive in Aransas Pass before sunset. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $59 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current regional pricing. Since this is a highway-heavy route, utilize the TX 130 Toll sections to bypass more congested areas if you want to maintain your schedule. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so don't hesitate to extend your rest periods if the long stretches of highway begin to feel monotonous.
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 193.9 miles from Irving, TX, or about 3h 31m 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 85 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.9 miles or 3h 31m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aransas Pass, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Irving, 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.
+
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 Irving, TX
This is one driving day of about 387.9 miles and 7h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Irving, 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 193.9 mi from Irving, TX · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
194 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 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193.9 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aransas Pass, TX
The final approach into Aransas Pass, 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 Aransas Pass, 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
$59.25 one way
$118.51 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
136 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.94 | $129.87 |
| premium | $4.59 | $70.11 | $140.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $86.18 | $172.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116.4 | 1 | $40.73 | $18.62 |
| Efficient EV | 97 | 1 | $33.94 | $15.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 155.2 | 1 | $54.31 | $24.83 |
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% 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
Aransas Pass, TX
Late night in Aransas Pass on Monday
Local time
3:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
11 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
7h 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 Irving, TX to Aransas Pass, TX covers 387.9 miles and takes about 7h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 2nd Street, East Irving Boulevard, South Loop 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.9 miles from Irving, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.25 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 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 Irving, TX to Aransas Pass, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Irving, TX to Aransas Pass, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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