Trip from Groves, TX to Irving, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 58m

Distance

306.7 mi

494 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 45m ★

6 AM

5h 58m

8 AM

6h 24m

10 AM

6h 7m

12 PM

6h 5m

3 PM

6h 9m

5 PM

6h 23m

8 PM

5h 51m

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

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Groves, TX

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Irving, TX

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Trip Overview

Groves, TX to Irving, TX is 306.7 miles and takes about 5h 58m via US 69 and US Highway 175 West, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, traversing Texas for its entirety. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive, making it a straightforward trip. With a single recommended day, this is a solid option for a direct transit between these two Texas locations.

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

153.3 miles from Groves, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 69	150.1 mi	2h 53m
US Highway 175 West	78.4 mi	1h 25m
US Highway 175	20.8 mi	22m
Memorial Freeway	15.2 mi	16m
Eastex Freeway	10.2 mi	11m
Tom Landry Freeway	6.2 mi	7m
East Corsicana Street	2.5 mi	4m
North Walton Walker Boulevard	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 69 — 150.1 mi, about 2h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 39th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 39th Street

Turn slight right onto East Parkway Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Parkway Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward TX 73 West

Merge onto TX 73

1.7 mi · 2 min · TX 73

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Beaumont

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

15 mi · 16 min · Memorial Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 69; US 96; US 287

Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 69; US 96; US 287

Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287

10 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway

Exit 853A Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287

94 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US 69; US 287

Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

Turn right onto US 69 Bus

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

Turn straight

304 ft · 11 sec

Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto US 69

54 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 69

Turn left onto US 175

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Alexander Boulevard

Continue on US 175

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

Continue on US 175

9.6 mi · 10 min · US Highway 175 West

Turn slight right

3.8 mi · 4 min

Merge onto US 175

1.9 mi · 2 min · East Pine Street

Continue on US 175

21 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

Continue on US 175 Bus

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Corsicana Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 175 West

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 45

1.7 mi · 1 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 284A Toward I 30 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 30 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 30; US 67

0.8 mi · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30

6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 38 Toward LOOP 12 Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward Loop 12 North Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

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

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward Loop 12 North

Merge onto Loop 12

2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

492 ft · 12 sec

Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Loop 12

0.3 mi · 32 sec · South Loop 12

Turn left onto TX 356

0.4 mi · 59 sec · East State Highway 356

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on TX 356

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

Continue on West Irving Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Irving Boulevard

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

58 ft · 2 sec · North Ohio Street

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5h 58m drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Irving. With only one recommended day, you have the flexibility to stop as needed, but planning a break around the 150-mile mark on US 69 could be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $45 budget is an estimate and prices can fluctuate. Ensure you have enough gas before heading out on the longest highway stretch.

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 153.3 miles from Groves, TX, or about 2h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.1 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 67 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.3 miles or 2h 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Groves, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Groves, TX

This is one driving day of about 306.7 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Groves, 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 69 for about 150.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, TX

153 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

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jacksonville, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.3 miles from Groves, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.1 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Picnic Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.8 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14092402404

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 301.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

18.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 69; US 96; US 287

Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...

293.2 mi into trip | ~5h 38m 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

293.4 mi into trip | ~5h 38m 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

301.1 mi into trip | ~5h 48m 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

301.7 mi into trip | ~5h 50m 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

$42.01 one way

$84.02 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$46.92	$93.85
premium	$4.23	$51.02	$102.03
diesel	$4.80	$57.91	$115.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92	1	$32.20	$14.72
Efficient EV	76.7	0	$26.84	$12.27
EV Truck/SUV	122.7	1	$42.94	$19.63

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 16, 2026

Origin

Groves, TX

Late night in Groves on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Destination

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Sunday

Local time

1:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 46% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

76°F

Jacksonville, TX

153 mi in

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

1 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

5h 58m 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?

The majority of this drive, 93%, is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 150.1 miles on US 69. After this highway segment, you'll transition to US Highway 175 West, which will likely feel more like surface roads as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a significant amount of highway cruising before the landscape shifts.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 150.1 mi on US 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near US 69; US 96; US 287.

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 27 significant decision points across 306.7 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 18.5 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 293.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 293.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

653 ft 10 ft

Total Climb

974 ft

Total Descent

500 ft

Highest Point

653 ft

~175.2 mi in

Elevation Range

643 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Groves, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Lufkin and Jasper.

Lufkin

18.5 mi in | ~21m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

Jasper

21.4 mi in | ~25m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

About the Cities

Starting in Groves, 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 5h 58m. Total distance: 306.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 150.1 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Groves, TX to Irving, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Picnic Area

Pilot Travel Center

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

QuikTrip

Roger's Park

Imagination Station

World’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant

Beaumont Children's Museum

Tilt Studio Beaumont

Beaumont Escape Room

Colorado Canyon

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Groves, TX

Irving, TX

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 58m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Groves, TX

Arriving in Irving, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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