Origin
Bonham, TX
Night in Bonham on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonham, TX to Irving, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonham, TX
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Trip Overview
Bonham, TX to Irving, TX is 76.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Central Expressway, South State Highway 121, and Sam Rayburn Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a straightforward trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a fairly direct journey. With a drive time under two hours, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient leg of a longer Texas adventure. Consider this if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| South State Highway 121 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Sam Rayburn Highway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East Sam Rayburn Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Expressway
— 25.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonham, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
57 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto TX 78
192 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Center Street
4
Turn right onto TX 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sam Rayburn Drive
5
Turn slight left onto TX 121
17 mi
·
18 min
·
South State Highway 121
6
Continue on TX 121
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Sam Rayburn Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 75; TX 121
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 635
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 635 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 635
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 635
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 35E
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TX 356
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Loop 12
18
Turn right onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
20
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
21
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Bonham, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 33.6 and 70.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
7
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 635
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 21
Toward I 635
7
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 635 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 635 West
7
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
9
70.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.60 one way
$23.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| premium | $4.54 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.02
Central Expressway
(25.2 mi)
$2.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Night in Irving on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll encounter stretches like Central Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 25.2 miles, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads, including Central Expressway, South State Highway 121, and Sam Rayburn Highway, are designed for efficient travel. While not overly technical, the nature of these main roads means you'll be navigating a good amount of traffic and higher speeds for the majority of the 76.8 miles. The drive maintains a similar character for most of its duration.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Expressway and South State Highway 121. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bonham, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Loop 12 South: Irving
70.6 mi in
|
~1h 19m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
70.6 mi in
|
~1h 19m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
About the Cities
Arriving in Irving, TX
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.02 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Irving, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Irving, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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