The drive from Sulphur Springs, TX to Irving, TX covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, North Walton Walker Boulevard, Gilmer Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85 miles on I 30.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.96 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.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents.
Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 92.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and North Walton Walker Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 85 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 85 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
598 ft424 ft
Total Climb
318 ft
Total Descent
336 ft
Highest Point
598 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
174 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and North Walton Walker Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 30; US 67.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|I 30; US 67
Merge onto I 30; US 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
86.8 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward LOOP 12
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 38
Toward LOOP 12
7
87.5 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 12 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 12 North
5
88 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|Loop 12 / North Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge onto Loop 12 / North Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
90.3 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sulphur Springs, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 and Loop 12 North.
Loop 12
86.8 mi in|~1h 33m
Loop 12 North
87.5 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 30
85 mi
1h 30m
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.3 mi
2m
Gilmer Street
1.3 mi
1m
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
East State Highway 356
0.4 mi
<1m
South Loop 12
0.3 mi
<1m
South Broadway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
North Walton Walker Service Road West
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 85 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on US 67 Bus; TX 154
116 ft·3 sec·Jefferson Street West
2
Turn left onto TX 154
254 ft·4 sec·Gilmer Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 154
1.2 mi·1 min·Gilmer Street
4
Continue on TX 154
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Broadway Street
5
Turn right onto Industrial Drive West
0.1 mi·11 sec·Industrial Drive West
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67
85 mi·1 hr 30 min·I 30; US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 38Toward LOOP 12Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Toward Loop 12 NorthUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Walton Walker Service Road West
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
12
Merge onto Loop 12
2.3 mi·2 min·North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
492 ft·12 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.3 mi·32 sec·South Loop 12
15
Turn left onto TX 356
0.4 mi·59 sec·East State Highway 356
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi·2 min·East Irving Boulevard
17
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·West Irving Boulevard
18
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft·2 sec·North Ohio Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
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 46.2 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 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 22m
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 Sulphur Springs, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sulphur Springs, TX
This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 30 for about 85 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Sulphur Springs, TX
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.96 one way
$27.92 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$15.28
$30.56
premium
$4.54
$16.50
$32.99
diesel
$5.61
$20.40
$40.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.94
$5.91
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sulphur Springs, TX
Late night
in Sulphur Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Irving, TX
Late night
in Irving on Saturday
Local time
1:39 AM
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m 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 Sulphur Springs, TX to Irving, TX covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, North Walton Walker Boulevard, Gilmer Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 miles from Sulphur Springs, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.96 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sulphur Springs, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 and Loop 12 North.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 424 ft to 598 ft elevation with about 318 ft of total climbing.
