Origin
Mansfield, TX
Afternoon in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, TX to Irving, TX
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a straightforward connection between Mansfield and Irving, this 27.3-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about 40 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient route within the Great Plains region. You will primarily navigate via the President George Bush Turnpike, West Rock Island Road, and East Broad Street. Budgeting about $4 for fuel makes this a very economical trip. Because the entire journey is well under an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex trip splitting. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary hassle.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.6 miles from Mansfield, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed-drive profile that balances local navigation with faster transit. You will spend roughly 46% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced segments. The most significant portion of the drive is an 8.1-mile stretch along the President George Bush Turnpike, which offers the longest uninterrupted run of the trip. As you transition between the various main roads, the character of the journey shifts from suburban thoroughfares to more fluid highway traffic. You should be prepared for this variation in speed and volume as you navigate the corridor between these two Texas cities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
President George Bush Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
616 ft
468 ft
Total Climb
155 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
616 ft
~2.3 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near TX 360 / North State Highway 360.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 27.3 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: at 4 miles (TX 360 / North State Highway 360): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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TX 360 / North State Highway 360
Turn left onto TX 360 / North State Highway 360
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
10.9 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas, I 20 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, I 20 East
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 455A
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
21.7 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward Trinity Boulevard, Shady Grove Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Trinity Boulevard, Shady Grove Road
7
23.2 mi into trip
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~32m in
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West Rock Island Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Rock Island Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Mansfield, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward 360 Toll North and Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike.
360 Toll North
5.8 mi in
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~10m
Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike
12.7 mi in
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~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President George Bush Turnpike | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| West Rock Island Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| East Broad Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Rosa Parks Memorial Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| North State Highway 360 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North State Highway 161 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
President George Bush Turnpike
— 8.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on East Broad Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Broad Street
2
Turn left onto TX 360
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Highway 360
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward 360 Toll North
4
Merge onto 360 Toll
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
5
Continue on 360 Toll
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosa Parks Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on TX 360
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Dallas, I 20 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 20
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 455A
Toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on PGBT
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Trinity Boulevard, Shady Grove Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto TX 161
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Highway 161
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
At end of road, turn right onto West Rock Island Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Rock Island Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Ohio Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 40-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 27.3 miles in one go without needing to plan for formal stops along the way. Keep in mind that traffic patterns on the President George Bush Turnpike can vary, so checking real-time conditions before you head out is a smart move. With a fuel cost of only $4, you can focus your budget elsewhere while enjoying the simplicity of a direct route. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Irving precisely when you need to be there.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.6 miles from Mansfield, TX, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 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 27.3 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, TX
This is one driving day of about 27.3 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mansfield, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on President George Bush Turnpike for about 8.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.6 mi from Mansfield, TX · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.6 miles from Mansfield, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Irving, TX
The final approach into Irving, 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 Irving, 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
$4.17 one way
$8.34 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| premium | $4.59 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
President George Bush Turnpike
(8.1 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Irving, TX
Afternoon in Irving on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 15 mph
25% chance
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
3 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
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mansfield, TX to Irving, TX covers 27.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are President George Bush Turnpike, West Rock Island Road, East Broad Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 miles from Mansfield, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 27.3 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: at 4 miles (TX 360 / North State Highway 360): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mansfield, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward 360 Toll North and Pgbt North: President George Bush Turnpike.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 468 ft to 616 ft elevation with about 155 ft of total climbing.
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