Origin
Irving, TX
Afternoon in Irving on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Hereford, TX
Drive Time
7h 12m
Distance
399 mi
642 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 1m
★
6 AM
7h 12m
8 AM
7h 34m
10 AM
7h 20m
12 PM
7h 18m
3 PM
7h 21m
5 PM
7h 33m
8 PM
7h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hereford, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Irving, TX to Hereford, TX covers 399 miles and takes about 7h 12m 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 $60.95 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
199.5 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 12m drive with frequent turns across 399 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Irving Boulevard 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 12m, 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 Hereford, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Irving Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SH 183 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SH 121 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Irving Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Hereford, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
59 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Irving Boulevard
3
Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
TX 183: Fort Worth
4
Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
5
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
6
Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
7
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
8
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
SH 183 TEXpress
9
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35W Express North: Denton
13
Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
15
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
102 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
17
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
18
Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Freeway
20
Continue on US Highway 287 East
40 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
21
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
22
Continue on US Highway 287 West
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US Highway 287 West
23
Continue on East 11th Street
29 mi
·
32 min
·
East 11th Street
24
Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northeast
25
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
26
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burnett Street
27
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
28
Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Boykin Drive
29
Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
30
Continue on US Highway 287
28 mi
·
28 min
·
US Highway 287
31
Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
32
Continue on US Highway 287
20 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 287
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
I 40 West, US 287 North
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
469 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
35
Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
36
Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Canyon Expressway
37
Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Expressway
38
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford
30 mi
·
33 min
·
US 60 West: Hereford
39
Turn right
243 ft
·
18 sec
40
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 199.5 miles from Irving, TX, or about 3h 36m 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 88 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.5 miles or 3h 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 6h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hereford, 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.
+
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 399 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 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 199.5 mi from Irving, TX · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 199.5 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hereford, TX
The final approach into Hereford, 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 Hereford, 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
$60.95 one way
$121.90 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
140 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $66.79 | $133.59 |
| premium | $4.59 | $72.12 | $144.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $88.64 | $177.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.7 | 1 | $41.89 | $19.15 |
| Efficient EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.91 | $15.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159.6 | 1 | $55.86 | $25.54 |
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Hereford, TX
Afternoon in Hereford on Sunday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
18 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 12m 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 Hereford, TX covers 399 miles and takes about 7h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Irving Boulevard, TX 183, Airport Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 199.5 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 $60.95 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 12m, 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 Hereford, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Irving, TX to Hereford, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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