Origin
Irving, TX
Afternoon in Irving on Monday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Live Oak, TX
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
276.8 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
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6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Live Oak, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Irving, TX to Live Oak, TX covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 5m 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 $42.28 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
138.4 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 276.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irving, TX to Live Oak, 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 |
| Northeast Loop | 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 Live Oak, 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
6.9 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
129 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 20 Business: Abilene
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 20 Business: Abilene
17
Turn straight onto East Highway 80
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 80
18
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Jake Roberts Freeway
5.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jake Roberts Freeway
20
Keep slight right to continue on US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
21
Turn straight onto South Treadaway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Treadaway Boulevard
22
Take the ramp straight toward US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 83 South, US 84 East: Ballinger, Coleman
23
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
24
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
25
Continue straight
39 mi
·
44 min
26
Turn left onto South 7th Street
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South 7th Street
27
Continue on Grassmeyer Street
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Grassmeyer Street
28
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Broadway Street
29
Turn left
5.4 mi
·
13 min
30
Arrive at your destination
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 138.4 miles from Irving, TX, or about 2h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 2h 32m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Live Oak, 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 276.8 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.4 mi from Irving, TX · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.4 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Live Oak, TX
The final approach into Live Oak, 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 Live Oak, 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
$42.28 one way
$84.57 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.34 | $92.67 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.50 | $122.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83 | 1 | $29.06 | $13.29 |
| Efficient EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.7 | 1 | $38.75 | $17.72 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Destination
Live Oak, TX
Afternoon in Live Oak on Monday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
7 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
5h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Irving, TX to Live Oak, TX covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 5m 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 138.4 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 $42.28 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 straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irving, TX to Live Oak, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Irving, TX to Live Oak, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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