Drive Time
48m
Distance
40.4 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Irving, TX to Burleson, TX covers 40.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Irving Boulevard, TX 183, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.01 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
20.2 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 40.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Irving Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 3391 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Burleson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Renfro Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Burleson, TX.
Start on North Ohio Street
Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
Continue on Airport Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 3391: Renfro Street
Turn straight onto North Burleson Boulevard
Turn right onto East Renfro Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Enter the roundabout toward East Ellison Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 40.4 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burleson, TX than in the middle of the route.
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 40.4 miles and 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Irving, TX · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Burleson, 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 Burleson, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.01 one way
$12.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| premium | $4.59 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Irving on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Burleson on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Bedford, TX
20 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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