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Trip from Burleson, TX to Irving, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

40.3 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Texas, United States

Burleson, TX

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Trip Overview

Spanning 40.3 miles across the Great Plains of Texas, this route connects Burleson to Irving in approximately 49 minutes. Because the trip is short and straightforward, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a very cost-effective commute. The path relies heavily on major thoroughfares, keeping you on primary roads for the vast majority of the time. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the simplicity of the route allows you to focus on your destination rather than complex navigation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35W 14.6 mi 16m
Airport Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
West Irving Boulevard 2.7 mi 4m
SH 183 TEXpress 2.5 mi 2m
North Burleson Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
West 2nd Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Renfro Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35W — 14.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burleson, TX and Irving, TX.

1

Start on East Ellison Street

48 ft · 2 sec · East Ellison Street
2

Continue on East Ellison Street

174 ft · 13 sec · East Ellison Street
3

Turn left onto South Commerce Street

315 ft · 15 sec · South Commerce Street
4

Turn right onto Spur 50

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West Renfro Street
5

Turn left onto North Burleson Boulevard

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Burleson Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 35W North
7

Merge onto I 35W

15 mi · 16 min · I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 377

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 377
Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto TX 121

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto TX 183

5.0 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South Use the right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 356

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on TX 356

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West 2nd Street
19

Turn left onto South Ohio Street

436 ft · 19 sec · South Ohio Street
20

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hurst, TX

20 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

Grand Prairie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watauga, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Burleson, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Commerce Street

Turn left onto South Commerce Street

Navigation decision point

8
15.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...
8
23.7 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...
7
36.6 mi into trip | ~42m 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
36.8 mi into trip | ~42m 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

$6.09 one way

$12.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $6.67 $13.33
premium $4.54 $7.20 $14.39
diesel $5.61 $8.90 $17.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.93
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.53 $1.61
EV Truck/SUV 16.1 0 $5.64 $2.58

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Burleson, TX

Late night in Burleson on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 5 mph 77% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 5 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 20 at 11:56PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

2 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

49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 86% of this trip takes place on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-35W, the Airport Freeway, and the SH 121/183 TEXpress lanes. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 14.6 miles along I-35W, which sets the pace for the rest of the drive. While the route lacks the winding character of rural backroads, it offers a consistent, predictable rhythm behind the wheel. The transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving steadily, provided you stay alert during the merges between these busy highway systems.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on I 35W.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Airport 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 South Commerce Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Burleson, TX to Irving, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Line Road South along the way.

Belt Line Road South

36.6 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

Starting in Burleson, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Irving, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1903

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

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 49m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on I 35W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (South Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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