Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
285 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Kerrville, TX to Irving, TX covers 285 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sidney Baker Street, Fredericksburg Road, Highway 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.40 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
142.5 miles from Kerrville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 285 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sidney Baker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fredericksburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Friendship Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 290 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Nugent Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Kerrville, TX and Irving, TX.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street
Continue on Fredericksburg Road
Continue on South State Highway 16
Turn right onto Friendship Lane
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
Continue on East US Highway 290
Continue on West Main Street
Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
Continue on South US Highway 281
Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431
Continue on East Ranch Road 1431
Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183
Turn right
Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard
Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
Turn left onto East State Highway 356
Continue on East Irving Boulevard
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.5 miles or 2h 31m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kerrville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kerrville, TX
This is one driving day of about 285 miles and 5h 3m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
143 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.5 mi from Kerrville, TX
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 142.5 miles from Kerrville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.78 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $47.71 | $95.42 |
| premium | $4.59 | $51.51 | $103.03 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $44.80 | $89.61 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Kerrville on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Irving on Saturday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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