Borger, TX to Irving, TX is 365 miles and takes about 6h 50m via US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily uses US Highway 287 East, taking you across the vast plains of Texas. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey designed for covering ground efficiently. Since it's a single-day trip with a reasonable duration, you'll have flexibility in your departure time and can plan for a single stop. This route is ideal if your priority is reaching your destination without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.5 miles from Borger, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 287
110.2 mi
1h 56m
Central East Freeway
99.2 mi
1h 46m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
West 2nd Street
28.1 mi
31m
North Cedar Street
22.2 mi
33m
TX 207
9.6 mi
14m
State Highway 207
6.1 mi
9m
I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 110.2 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,816 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~229 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borger, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on this road
201 ft·14 sec·this road
2
Turn sharp left onto TX 152
276 ft·12 sec·West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto TX 136; TX 207
22 mi·33 min·North Cedar Street
4
Continue on TX 207; FM 293
0.3 mi·25 sec·TX 207; FM 293
5
Continue on TX 207; FM 293
0.5 mi·46 sec·Elsie Avenue
6
Turn right onto TX 207; FM 293
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Broadway Street
7
Turn straight onto TX 207; FM 293
9.3 mi·13 min·TX 207; FM 293
8
Continue on TX 207; US 66 Hist
1.0 mi·1 min·Original U.S. Route 66
9
Turn right onto TX 207
6.1 mi·9 min·State Highway 207
10
Continue on TX 207
0.5 mi·49 sec·North Hurley Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 287
1.1 mi·2 min·West 1st Street
12
Continue on US 287; FM 1151
28 mi·28 min·US Highway 287
13
Continue on US 287; TX 70
28 mi·30 min·West 2nd Street
14
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
15
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
16
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
18
Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi·42 sec·Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
23
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi·1 hr 43 min·Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
2.3 mi·2 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·24 sec
Exit 57Toward I 820Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 820 EastUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 820
0.4 mi·24 sec·Northeast Loop
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Toward I 820 Express East Toll
34
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi·5 min·I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi·4 min·SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi·2 min·SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
262 ft·6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
38
Merge onto TX 183
5.0 mi·5 min·Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road SouthUse the right lane.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on TX 356
2.7 mi·4 min·West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
42
Continue on TX 356
0.4 mi·52 sec·West 2nd Street
43
Turn left onto South Ohio Street
436 ft·19 sec·South Ohio Street
44
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 50m duration, starting your drive from Borger before mid-morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Irving with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a meal or a stretch break to break up the 365-mile journey. The longest stretch without a major turn is over 110 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $55, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of enjoying a more relaxed morning before departure.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.5 miles from Borger, TX, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.5 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 43m
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 Borger, 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 Borger, TX
This is one driving day of about 365 miles and 6h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Borger, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 110.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 361.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|TX 152 / West 3rd Street
Turn sharp left onto TX 152 / West 3rd Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
342 mi into trip|~6h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 820
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 820
7
342.4 mi into trip|~6h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 820 East
7
361.3 mi into trip|~6h 43m in
Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road...
7
361.5 mi into trip|~6h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.99 one way
$99.99 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$55.84
$111.68
premium
$4.23
$60.71
$121.43
diesel
$4.80
$68.92
$137.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.5
1
$38.33
$17.52
Efficient EV
91.3
1
$31.94
$14.60
EV Truck/SUV
146
1
$51.10
$23.36
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Borger, TX
Late night
in Borger on Monday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:45AM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Irving, TX
Late night
in Irving on Monday
Local time
1:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:45AM MDT until July 17 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:45AM CDT until July 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
8 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
6h 50m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey on major highways like US Highway 287. You can expect long stretches of efficient travel, including one uninterrupted segment of 110.2 miles on US Highway 287. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable pace as you navigate across the Great Plains region. While primarily highway, the Central East Freeway section in Amarillo provides a brief transition before rejoining US Highway 287 East towards Irving. Prepare for a steady drive where progress is the main theme.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.2 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 152 / West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 365 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 152 / West 3rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 342 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 342.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Borger is a city in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. It was a wild oil boom town through the 1920s, 30s, and 40s and is still very much an oil town to this day. Borger is also home to Franks Phillips College.
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.
Top landmarks
•Ruth Paine Home — house in Irving, Texas, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 50m. Total distance: 365 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.2 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 152 / West 3rd Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 342 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 342.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Irving, TX before the return drive.
