Origin
Stephenville, TX
Afternoon in Stephenville on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
103.5 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stephenville, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX covers 103.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Washington Street, Morgan Mill Road, I-20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
51.8 miles from Stephenville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 103.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Washington Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgan Mill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-20 | 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 |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stephenville, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on North Graham Street
36 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Graham Street
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
3
Turn left onto Morgan Mill Road
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Morgan Mill Road
4
Take the exit slight right
315 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I-20 Service Road
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 20 East: Fort Worth
7
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
36 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 820 North
10
Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Jim Wright Freeway
11
Continue on Northeast Loop
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northeast Loop
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
13
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
14
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
15
Take the exit slight right
262 ft
·
6 sec
16
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
18
Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
TX 356: Irving Boulevard
19
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Irving Boulevard
20
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West 2nd Street
21
Turn left onto South Ohio Street
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Ohio Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 51.8 miles from Stephenville, TX, or about 50m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
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 Stephenville, 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 Stephenville, TX
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stephenville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Stephenville, TX · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 51.8 miles from Stephenville, 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
$15.81 one way
$31.62 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.33 | $34.65 |
| premium | $4.59 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.99 | $45.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
6 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
1h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX covers 103.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Washington Street, Morgan Mill Road, I-20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Stephenville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.81 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.
The drive from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stephenville, TX to Irving, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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