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Trip from Hudson, TX to Irving, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
181.8 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hudson, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
Hudson, TX to Irving, TX is 181.8 miles and takes about 3h 35m via US Highway 175 West, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Texas. Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this trip. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's an ideal route for a single-day excursion. You'll find this route to be efficient, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.9 miles from Hudson, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 175 West | 78.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| US 69 | 53.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| East Corsicana Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North John Redditt Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Pine Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 175 West
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on Towering Oak
122 ft
·
7 sec
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Towering Oak
2
Turn right onto Mount Carmel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Carmel Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto TX 94
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ted Trout Drive
4
Continue on TX 94
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Frank Avenue
5
Turn left
271 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton
7
Merge onto Loop 287
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North John Redditt Drive
8
Turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
10
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
11
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
12
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
13
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
14
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
15
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
16
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
17
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
18
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.
19
Merge onto I 45
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 30
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38
Toward LOOP 12
Use the right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Walton Walker Service Road West
28
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
29
Merge onto Loop 12
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Loop 12
32
Turn left onto TX 356
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
34
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
35
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
36
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only about 3.5 hours long, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush and still arrive with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can easily plan your break strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 78.4 miles on US Highway 175 West, as services might be spaced out. The $27 fuel cost estimate means you can budget accordingly for gas stations along the way.
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 90.9 miles from Hudson, TX, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 40 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.9 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
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 Hudson, 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 Hudson, TX
This is one driving day of about 181.8 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Hudson, 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 175 West for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.9 miles from Hudson, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 175 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 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.
QuikTrip
1.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.3 mi from route
City Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websiteRipley's Believe It or Not!
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteLouis Tussaud's Palace of Wax
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 176.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward North Loop 287: Hudson, Groveton
7
168.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m 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
168.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m 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
176.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 25m 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
176.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m 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
$27.47 one way
$54.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| premium | $4.54 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.14 | $80.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.09 | $8.73 |
| Efficient EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.91 | $7.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.45 | $11.64 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Origin
Hudson, TX
Late night in Hudson on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
18 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
3h 35m 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 89% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US Highway 175 West and US 69. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 78.4 miles on US Highway 175 West. This suggests a fairly consistent driving experience for a significant portion of the journey. Overall, anticipate a steady pace with limited complexities, allowing for relatively uninterrupted travel.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on US Highway 175 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 175 West and US 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 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 23 significant decision points across 181.8 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 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 3h 35m. Total distance: 181.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on US Highway 175 West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 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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