The drive from Irving, TX to Edna, TX covers 300.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 77, South R L Thornton Freeway, Robinson Drive for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.2 miles on US 77.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.41 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
150.2 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 77
120.2 mi
2h 20m
South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi
1h 22m
Robinson Drive
29.5 mi
33m
TX 111
27.1 mi
40m
United States Highway 77
16.7 mi
18m
South Walton Walker Boulevard
6.7 mi
7m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi
4m
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 120.2 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Edna, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft·24 sec·North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.9 mi·1 min·East Irving Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
393 ft·17 sec
5
Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
187 ft·3 sec·South Loop 12
6
Take the ramp
410 ft·10 sec
Toward Loop 12 South
7
Merge onto Loop 12
5.3 mi·5 min·South Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12
1.4 mi·1 min·South Walton Walker Boulevard
Toward Loop 12 SouthUse the slight left lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi·6 min·Duncanville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 20 East
12
Merge onto I 20
4.6 mi·4 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 467BToward I 35E South: WacoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 35E
81 mi·1 hr 22 min·South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.3 mi·4 min·North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 333AToward Loop 396
17
Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
0.1 mi·24 sec·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
18
Turn left onto Loop 396
0.1 mi·19 sec·South Valley Mills Drive
19
Enter roundabout onto Robinson Drive
125 ft·5 sec·Robinson Drive
20
Continue on Robinson Drive
29 mi·33 min·Robinson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on US 77
19 mi·21 min·US 77
22
Turn left onto US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.3 mi·19 sec·East 4th Street
23
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
0.2 mi·16 sec·Kemp Street
24
Continue on US 77; US 190; TX 36
2.9 mi·3 min·East 1st Street
25
Take the exit onto US 77
101 mi·1 hr 58 min·US 77
26
Turn right onto US 77; US 90 Alt
0.3 mi·20 sec·West 4th Street
27
Continue on US 77; US 90 Alt
0.4 mi·29 sec·Fairwinds Street
28
Turn left onto US 77
17 mi·18 min·United States Highway 77
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
30
Continue on US Highway 77 Frontage Road
0.1 mi·26 sec·US Highway 77 Frontage Road
31
Turn left onto TX 111
27 mi·40 min·TX 111
32
Turn left onto Loop 521
104 ft·2 sec·East Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
Loop 521
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.2 miles from Irving, TX, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.2 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 66 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.2 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edna, 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.
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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 Irving, TX
This is one driving day of about 300.5 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Irving, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 77 for about 120.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge onto Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.2 mi into trip|~9m in|Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Loop 12 South
5
11.8 mi into trip|~17m in|West Interstate 20
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip|~18m in|I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge onto I 20 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.8 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South: Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 467B
Toward I 35E South: Waco
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.41 one way
$90.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$49.70
$99.40
premium
$4.54
$53.65
$107.30
diesel
$5.61
$66.35
$132.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.1
1
$31.55
$14.42
Efficient EV
75.1
0
$26.29
$12.02
EV Truck/SUV
120.2
1
$42.07
$19.23
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Irving, TX
Afternoon
in Irving on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 15 to 20 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 11:32AM CDT until April 18 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 11:30AM CDT until April 18 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Edna, TX
Afternoon
in Edna on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 10 to 15 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 11:32AM CDT until April 18 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 11:30AM CDT until April 18 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
72°F
Lexington, TX
150 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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
5h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 93.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 5h 51m highway drive covering 300.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 77 and South R L Thornton Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.2 miles on US 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 77 and South R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 300.5 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: at 1.9 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (West Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Irving, TX to Edna, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents.
Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 300.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Irving, TX to Edna, TX covers 300.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 77, South R L Thornton Freeway, Robinson Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.2 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 $45.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 300.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (West Interstate 20): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Irving, TX to Edna, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 396 along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
