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San Elizario, TX
Morning in San Elizario on Monday
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8:43 AM
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10h 16m
Distance
613 mi
987 km
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7/10
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2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
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San Elizario, TX
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The drive from San Elizario, TX to Irving, TX covers 613 miles and takes about 10h 16m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 20, I 10, Jim Wright Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 421.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
306.5 miles from San Elizario, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 3m into the drive .
At 613 miles and 10h 16m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 20 and I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 571.2 miles in near I 30 / West Freeway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 613 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 571.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 576.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 590.5 miles (I 820 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 820 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 421.1 mi | 6h 59m |
| I 10 | 143.7 mi | 2h 16m |
| Jim Wright Freeway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 6.9 mi | 6m |
| West Freeway | 5.6 mi | 5m |
| Airport Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| South San Elizario Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between San Elizario, TX and Irving, TX.
Start on San Elizario Rd.
At end of road, turn left onto FM 258
Turn right onto FM 1110
Continue on FM 1110
Turn right onto FM 76
Turn left onto FM 1110
Continue on FM 1110
Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard East
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
Take the exit
Merge onto I 820
Continue on I 820
Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
Take the exit
Merge onto TX 183
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on TX 356
Continue on TX 356
Turn left onto South Ohio Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 135 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 306.5 miles or 5h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 306.5 miles or 5h 3m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving San Elizario, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from San Elizario, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Irving, TX
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 306.5 mi from San Elizario, TX · 5h 3m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
202 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
405 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Brownwood, TXNight 1
307 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Spring, TX after about 307 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 306.5 miles from San Elizario, 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 421.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 307 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Irving, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Regular Gas
$93.64 one way
$187.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $102.62 | $205.23 |
| premium | $4.59 | $110.80 | $221.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $136.19 | $272.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 214.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 183.9 | 2 | $64.37 | $29.42 |
| Efficient EV | 153.3 | 1 | $53.64 | $24.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 245.2 | 3 | $85.82 | $39.23 |
Gas CO2
214 kg
EV CO2
72 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in San Elizario on Monday
Local time
8:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
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Destination
Morning in Irving on Monday
Local time
9:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Along the Route
76°F
Brownwood, TX
405 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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