Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
54.5 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Weatherford, TX to Irving, TX covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Courthouse Square, Fort Worth Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.11 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
27.2 miles from Weatherford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 54.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Courthouse Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Worth Highway | 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 Weatherford, TX and Irving, TX.
Start on North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Courthouse Square
Exit the rotary onto Fort Worth Highway
Take the ramp straight
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
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 54.5 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.2 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Weatherford, 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 Weatherford, TX
This is one driving day of about 54.5 miles and 1h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Weatherford, TX · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Weatherford, 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
$8.11 one way
$16.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $9.12 | $18.25 |
| premium | $4.59 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Weatherford on Saturday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Irving on Saturday
Local time
4:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Fort Worth, TX
27 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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