Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
381.7 mi
614 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
Photo: Thomas balabaud
The drive from Monahans, TX to Irving, TX covers 381.7 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Avenue, East Sealy Avenue, I 20 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.31 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
190.8 miles from Monahans, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 33m drive with frequent turns across 381.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 33m 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 Monahans, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sealy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Wright Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 820 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Monahans, TX and Irving, TX.
Start on the route
Turn right onto South Main Avenue
Turn right onto East Sealy Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Odessa
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
Continue on Northeast Loop
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
Continue on West 2nd Street
Turn left onto South 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 84 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Monahans, 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 Monahans, TX
This is one driving day of about 381.7 miles and 5h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.8 mi from Monahans, TX · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
191 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.
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 190.8 miles from Monahans, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$58.31 one way
$116.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.90 | $127.79 |
| premium | $4.59 | $68.99 | $137.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.80 | $169.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.08 | $18.32 |
| Efficient EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.40 | $15.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.7 | 1 | $53.44 | $24.43 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Monahans on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Irving on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Brownwood, TX
191 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
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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