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Trip from Deer Park, 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

4h 51m

Distance

267.9 mi

431 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m

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

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Downtown Deer Park, TX, TX

Deer Park, TX

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Trip Overview

This 267.9-mile drive from Deer Park, TX, to Irving, TX, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-45, Hardy Toll Road, and East Loop South, the journey is heavily highway-focused, making it a straightforward commute. With a projected fuel cost of around $40, it's an economical option for traversing the vast Great Plains region of Texas. You'll encounter one recommended stop, and the longest continuous stretch on I-45 spans 212 miles, so plan your breaks accordingly. This route offers a direct and efficient way to get from the Houston area to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

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

134 miles from Deer Park, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 45 212 mi 3h 38m
Hardy Toll Road 21.8 mi 25m
East Loop South 10.7 mi 13m
Tom Landry Freeway 6.2 mi 7m
Pasadena Freeway 5.2 mi 5m
La Porte Freeway 2.3 mi 2m
North Walton Walker Boulevard 2.3 mi 2m
East Irving Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 45 — 212 mi, about 3h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Center Street

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Center Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn left onto Highway 225

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Highway 225
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward TX 225 West
4

Merge onto TX 225

0.3 mi · 22 sec · La Porte Freeway
5

Continue on TX 225

5.2 mi · 5 min · Pasadena Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on TX 225

2.0 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 610 North Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 610

11 mi · 13 min · East Loop South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 19B Toward Hardy Toll Road North Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on HTR

22 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 45

212 mi · 3 hr 38 min · I 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 284A Toward I 30 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 30 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 30; US 67

0.8 mi · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 30

6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 38 Toward LOOP 12 Use the right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward Loop 12 North Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West
20

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
21

Merge onto Loop 12

2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn straight onto South Loop 12

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Loop 12
24

Turn left onto TX 356

0.4 mi · 59 sec · East State Highway 356
Use the left / straight lanes.
25

Continue on TX 356

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
26

Continue on West Irving Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Irving Boulevard
27

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

58 ft · 2 sec · North Ohio Street
28

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour and 51-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Deer Park, TX, to bypass potential traffic around the Houston area. With only one suggested stop and a longest stretch of 212 miles on I-45, strategically plan your fuel and rest breaks. The $40 fuel cost is a good estimate, but keeping an eye on your gauge is always wise, especially during the long I-45 segment. Given the manageable distance, flexibility is key, allowing you to stop when needed without feeling rushed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134 miles from Deer Park, TX, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212 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 59 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134 miles or 2h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 55m

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 Deer Park, 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 Deer Park, TX

This is one driving day of about 267.9 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Deer Park, 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 I 45 for about 212 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Corsicana, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corsicana, TX

134 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

Conroe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corsicana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134 miles from Deer Park, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cidercade Houston

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.4

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+13462417524

Visit website

Downtown Aquarium

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.4

Houston, Texas

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+17132233474

Visit website

Candy Cane Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 58.2

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+19365223804

Visit website

Dennis Johnston Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38.8

Spring, Texas

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17132740930

Visit website

Union Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.4

Houston, Texas

+17132598070

Visit website

Carl Barton Jr Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 58.2

Conroe, Texas

Hours: 6 am–8:30 pm

+19365223000

Visit website

Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area and Picnic Pavilion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 19.4

Houston, Texas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17137520314

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 271.8

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 271.8

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 20 and 263 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
20 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward Hardy Toll Road North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19B Toward Hardy Toll Road North
7
254.4 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 30

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 284A Toward I 30
7
254.6 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 30 West
7
262.3 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in

Take the exit toward LOOP 12

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 38 Toward LOOP 12
7
263 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 12 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Loop 12 North

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.48 one way

$80.96 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $44.31 $88.62
premium $4.54 $47.83 $95.66
diesel $5.61 $59.15 $118.30

Estimated Tolls: $1.74

Hardy Toll Road (21.8 mi) $1.74

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.4 0 $28.13 $12.86
Efficient EV 67 0 $23.44 $10.72
EV Truck/SUV 107.2 1 $37.51 $17.15

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Deer Park, TX

Night in Deer Park on Saturday

Local time

11:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Irving, TX

Night in Irving on Saturday

Local time

11:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 51m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 85% of this 267.9-mile journey. The drive is characterized by its predominantly high-speed stretches, particularly the significant 212-mile segment on I-45. While the route is largely about making good time, the transition between the Hardy Toll Road, East Loop South, and I-45 will offer some variation in the road's immediate surroundings. It’s a route designed for covering distance efficiently rather than for winding scenic exploration, keeping you moving steadily towards your destination.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 212 mi on I 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 45 and Hardy Toll Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 18 significant decision points across 267.9 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: at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.6 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.

On the drive from Deer Park, TX to Irving, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Hardy Toll Road North along the way.

Hardy Toll Road North

20 mi in | ~25m

About the Cities

Starting in Deer Park, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1948

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 4h 51m. Total distance: 267.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 212 miles on I 45. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.74 in tolls one way, starting with Hardy Toll Road. 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.

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: at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Irving, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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