Trip from Irving, TX to Bridgeport, TX

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

62.2 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Irving, TX to Bridgeport, TX covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East State Highway 114, US 81, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on East State Highway 114. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

31.1 miles from Irving, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 62.2 miles, with most of the trip on East State Highway 114 and US 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on East State Highway 114.

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.

East State Highway 114 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East State Highway 114 and US 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Irving Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 62.2 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: near the start (West Irving Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Airport Freeway TEXpress): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Irving Boulevard

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

9.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | Airport Freeway TEXpress

Take the exit onto Airport Freeway TEXpress toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express Wes...

21.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35W Express North: Denton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W Express North: Denton

25 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

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. Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

40.5 mi into trip | ~46m in | TX 114

Take the exit onto TX 114 toward TX 114 West: Bridgeport

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward TX 114 West: Bridgeport

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Irving, TX to Bridgeport, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Denton along the way.

Denton

21.7 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East State Highway 114	18.4 mi	25m
US 81	14.8 mi	15m
Airport Freeway	6.5 mi	6m
I 820 TEXpress	6.2 mi	6m
West Irving Boulevard	2.9 mi	5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress	2.7 mi	2m
SH 183 TEXpress	2.6 mi	2m
I 35W TEXpress	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: East State Highway 114 — 18.4 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Ohio Street

58 ft · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 183: Fort Worth

Merge onto TX 183

6.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Airport Freeway TEXpress

0.3 mi · 16 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress

Toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 35W Express North: Denton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35W TEXpress

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 81; US 287

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 81; US 287

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 81; US 287

13 mi · 14 min · US 81; US 287

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto TX 114

0.4 mi · 45 sec · TX 114

Toward TX 114 West: Bridgeport Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto TX 114

3.9 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 114

Use the none lane.

Continue on TX 114

2.2 mi · 4 min · East Rock Island Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on TX 114

15 mi · 20 min · East State Highway 114

Use the none lane.

Continue on TX 114

0.7 mi · 1 min · 13th Street

Arrive at destination

Loop 373

Trip Plan

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 31.1 miles from Irving, TX, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 62.2 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.1 miles or 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 4m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Irving, 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 Irving, TX

This is one driving day of about 62.2 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irving, 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 East State Highway 114 for about 18.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.1 mi from Irving, TX · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Keller, TX

31 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

Keller, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Keller, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bridgeport, TX

The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, 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

$9.50 one way

$19.00 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$10.41	$20.82
premium	$4.59	$11.24	$22.49
diesel	$5.64	$13.82	$27.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.7	$6.53	$2.99
Efficient EV	15.6	$5.44	$2.49
EV Truck/SUV	24.9	$8.71	$3.98

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Irving, TX

Afternoon in Irving on Sunday

Local time

12:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeport, TX

Afternoon in Bridgeport on Sunday

Local time

12:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

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

1h 17m 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 Irving, TX to Bridgeport, TX covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East State Highway 114, US 81, Airport Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.1 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 $9.50 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.