Origin
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Monday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Fort Stockton, TX
Drive Time
7h 43m
Distance
443.5 mi
714 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
★
6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Irving, TX to Fort Stockton, TX covers 443.5 miles and takes about 7h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, East 3rd Street, TX 349 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 284.4 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.75 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
221.8 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 43m highway drive covering 443.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and East 3rd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 284.4 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 284.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and East 3rd Street. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 443.5 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: 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Irving Boulevard
Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
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~13m in
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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
35.6 mi into trip
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~41m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3A
Toward I 30 West: Weatherford
6
441.2 mi into trip
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~7h 40m in
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US 385
Take the exit onto US 385 toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 261
Toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: F...
Towns Along This Route
Between Irving, TX and Fort Stockton, TX, road signs point toward Sh 349 Business, Sh 349: Lamesa and Rankin.
Sh 349 Business
326.3 mi in
|
~5h 36m
Sh 349: Lamesa
326.3 mi in
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~5h 36m
Rankin
326.3 mi in
|
~5h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 284.4 mi | 4h 47m |
| East 3rd Street | 44.1 mi | 48m |
| TX 349 | 42.1 mi | 43m |
| Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| South State Highway 349 | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| Airport Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 284.4 mi, about 4h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Fort Stockton, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
59 ft
·
4 sec
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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
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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
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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
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SH 121/183 TEXpress
10
Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
11
Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Northeast Loop
12
Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30 West: Weatherford
14
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
15
Merge slight right
284 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
17
Turn left onto East Interstate 20
348 ft
·
9 sec
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East Interstate 20
18
Turn left onto Rankin Highway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rankin Highway
19
Continue on South State Highway 349
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Highway 349
20
Continue on TX 349
42 mi
·
43 min
·
TX 349
21
Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
18 mi
·
20 min
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Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
22
Continue on East 3rd Street
44 mi
·
48 min
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East 3rd Street
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon
24
Turn left onto East US Highway 290
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East US Highway 290
25
Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dickinson Boulevard
26
Turn right onto North Main Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
27
Turn left onto West 10th Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
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West 10th Street
28
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 221.8 miles from Irving, TX, or about 3h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 284.4 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 98 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 221.8 miles or 3h 50m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Stockton, 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.
+
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.
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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 443.5 miles and 7h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 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.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 284.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 221.8 mi from Irving, TX · 3h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
222 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 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 221.8 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 284.4 miles.
Arriving in Fort Stockton, TX
The final approach into Fort Stockton, 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 Fort Stockton, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.75 one way
$135.49 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $74.24 | $148.49 |
| premium | $4.59 | $80.16 | $160.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $98.53 | $197.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133 | 1 | $46.57 | $21.29 |
| Efficient EV | 110.9 | 1 | $38.81 | $17.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.4 | 2 | $62.09 | $28.38 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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
Fort Stockton, TX
Late night in Fort Stockton on Monday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
76°F
Brownwood, TX
222 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
26 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
7h 43m 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 Fort Stockton, TX covers 443.5 miles and takes about 7h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, East 3rd Street, TX 349. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 221.8 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 $67.75 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 443.5 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: 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.
Between Irving, TX and Fort Stockton, TX, road signs point toward Sh 349 Business, Sh 349: Lamesa and Rankin.
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