Road Trips from Irving, TX
Looking for a quick escape from Irving? You've got options ranging from short hops to nearby suburbs to longer hauls across Texas. Several destinations are within a couple of hours, mostly on highways, with flat terrain. For something different, there's a longer drive to the coast with park access, or a significant trek west. Most of these are day trips, but the longer ones could be stretched into overnights if you wanted.
Total Routes
45
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
21
Full-day getaway
Austin, TX
3h 37m201.5 mi one way
Lakeway, TX
3h 53m207.3 mi one way
Montopolis, TX
3h 39m203.8 mi one way
For a longer excursion, Montopolis is 203 miles away and takes about 3.7 hours. This trip is almost entirely highway, offering a direct route for covering significant ground.
Weekend trip
35 total in this range
Bulverde, TX
5h 4m271.1 mi one way
Cibolo, TX
4h 47m263.1 mi one way
Schertz, TX
4h 47m263.9 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 4m279.7 mi one way
Laredo, TX
7h 43m435.3 mi one way
Venture south for a considerable 435-mile trip to Laredo, taking approximately 7.7 hours. This route involves a mix of highway and surface roads, making it the longest drive available.
Long-haul ideas
7 total in this range
Mercedes, TX
9h 25m540.4 mi one way
Alamo, TX
9h 11m527 mi one way
Weslaco, TX
9h 21m535.7 mi one way
Hidalgo, TX
9h 21m533.8 mi one way
Mission, TX
9h 19m533.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Bulverde, TX
5h 4m271.1 mi one way
Cibolo, TX
4h 47m263.1 mi one way
Schertz, TX
4h 47m263.9 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 4m279.7 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 4m279.7 mi one way
Austin, TX
3h 37m201.5 mi one way
Lakeway, TX
3h 53m207.3 mi one way
Laredo, TX
7h 43m435.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and no nearby parks highlighted, spring offers mild weather for any of the highway-focused drives.
Summer
The longer highway routes are best tackled in summer with good vehicle maintenance, especially the longer drives.
Fall
Flat terrain routes are ideal for fall drives, with the longer trips offering a chance to see changing landscapes.
Winter
Most routes are suitable for winter travel, with the shorter, highway-centric trips being the most predictable.
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