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Trip from Irving, TX to Cleveland, TX

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

179.3 mi

289 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Irving, TX to Cleveland, TX covers 179.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67, East Commerce Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.5 miles on Cresson Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.09 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89.7 miles from Irving, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 179.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Irving, TX to Cleveland, TX covers 179.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cresson Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 42.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Irving Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Irving Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (TX 183 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Irving Boulevard

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge onto TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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...
7
39.2 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward US 377: Granbury

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury
7
39.7 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 377 South: Granbury

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 377 South: Granbury

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cresson Bypass 42.5 mi 50m
US Highway 67 34.4 mi 39m
East Commerce Street 16.7 mi 19m
Jim Wright Freeway 16.5 mi 18m
US Highway 377 South 11.1 mi 12m
South US Highway 377 7.5 mi 8m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
Airport Freeway 6.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Cresson Bypass — 42.5 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Ohio Street

58 ft · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
2

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 183: Fort Worth
4

Merge onto TX 183

6.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

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.
6

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
8

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
10

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
12

Continue on I 820

16 mi · 18 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 429A Toward US 377: Granbury Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward US 377 South: Granbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn right onto US 377

2.5 mi · 4 min · Benbrook Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on US 377

11 mi · 12 min · US Highway 377 South
17

Continue on US 377

42 mi · 50 min · Cresson Bypass
18

Continue on US 377

3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on US 67; US 377

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on US 67; US 377

7.5 mi · 8 min · South US Highway 377
21

Continue on US 67; US 377

4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass
22

Continue on US 67; US 377

2.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest US Highway 377
23

Continue on US 67; US 377

15 mi · 17 min · US Highway 67
24

Continue on US 67; US 377; TX 36

2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue
25

Continue on US 67; US 377

19 mi · 21 min · US Highway 67
26

Continue on US 67; US 377

4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard
27

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

17 mi · 19 min · East Commerce Street
28

Turn left onto FM 567

2.2 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 567
29

Continue on FM 567

1.2 mi · 2 min · Fannin Street
30

Turn left

0.1 mi · 14 sec
31

Turn straight onto FM 1176

1.8 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1176
32

Arrive at destination

FM 1176

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 89.7 miles from Irving, TX, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 39 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cleveland, 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 179.3 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 Cresson Bypass for about 42.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.7 mi from Irving, TX · 1h 47m into the drive

city in and county seat of Parker County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Weatherford, TX

90 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

Fort Worth, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stephenville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.7 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cleveland, TX

The final approach into Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 12.8

Hurst, Texas

Hours: 10:30 am–6:30 pm

+18178184359

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 25.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Play Street Museum - Fort Worth

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.4

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18179302577

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 38.4

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 153.7

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256436376

Visit website

Brown County Museum of History

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 153.7

Brownwood, Texas

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13256411926

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.09 one way

$54.19 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $29.66 $59.31
premium $4.54 $32.01 $64.03
diesel $5.61 $39.59 $79.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.8 0 $18.83 $8.61
Efficient EV 44.8 0 $15.69 $7.17
EV Truck/SUV 71.7 0 $25.10 $11.48

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Irving, TX

Night in Irving on Thursday

Local time

10:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cleveland, TX

Night in Cleveland on Thursday

Local time

10:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

1 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

3h 37m 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 Cleveland, TX covers 179.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cresson Bypass, US Highway 67, East Commerce Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.7 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 $27.09 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Irving Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (TX 183 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
The route from Irving, TX to Cleveland, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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