Origin
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Baytown, 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 57m
Distance
273.5 mi
440 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baytown, TX
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Trip Overview
This 273.5-mile journey from Irving, TX to Baytown, TX will take you approximately 4 hours and 57 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it stays within the Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a fuel cost of around $42 for this drive. The route involves frequent turns, making it a more engaging local-style drive than a high-speed highway experience. With only one recommended stop, you can easily cover this distance in a day, arriving in Baytown with plenty of time to spare.
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
136.7 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd Street | — | — |
| East Irving Boulevard | — | — |
| South Loop 12 | — | — |
| Loop 12 South | — | — |
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | — | — |
| I 30 | — | — |
| I 30 East | — | — |
| Tom Landry Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Baytown, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
394 ft
·
17 sec
5
Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Loop 12
6
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
Loop 12 South
7
Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
8
Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 30 East: Dallas
10
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
11
Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 45 South: Houston
14
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
210 mi
·
3 hr 36 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Hardy Toll Road South
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 610 East
18
Merge slight left onto North Loop East
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Loop East
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10: Beaumont, Downtown
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Beaumont
21
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
East Freeway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Decker Drive
23
Take the exit slight right toward Spur 330
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Spur 330
24
Continue on Decker Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Decker Drive
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 57 minute duration and the turn-heavy profile, starting your drive in Irving, TX earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight hours. While only one stop is recommended, plan for additional brief pauses as needed due to the frequent turns. The estimated fuel cost is $42, so ensure your tank is full before departing to avoid unnecessary stops. Pay close attention to your GPS, as the route is designed around local streets, and missing a turn could add significant time to your 273.5-mile journey.
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 136.7 miles from Irving, TX, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
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 60 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 28m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baytown, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Irving, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Irving, TX
This is one driving day of about 273.5 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Irving, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.7 miles from Irving, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.33 one way
$82.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $45.24 | $90.47 |
| premium | $4.54 | $48.83 | $97.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.39 | $120.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.72 | $13.13 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.93 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.29 | $17.50 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Baytown, TX
Late night in Baytown on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Madisonville, TX
137 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
22 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
4h 57m 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?
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy' nature, meaning you'll be navigating numerous local roads and intersections rather than cruising on highways. With 0% highway share, prepare for a more involved driving experience where constant attention to navigation is key. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the profile suggests a consistent pattern of turns and local road travel throughout the 4 hour and 57 minute duration. You'll experience a continuous engagement with the road and its surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West 2nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irving, TX to Baytown, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Baytown, TX
Full guide →Baytown is a city in Texas. When you are in Baytown, you can rest assured you are in one of the most industrialized places of the world. With Exxon's Baytown Refinery on the west, Chevron's Cedar Bayou Plant on the northeast, the Covestro Baytown Industrial Plant on the east, and a smattering of other industries in between, you're likely to see flare stacks and storage tanks or tanker cars wherever you go, and might think you need a gas mask. But, in spite of this, there are still natural and cultural attractions to behold. And Garey Busey and Renee Zellweger used to call this place home.
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 57m. Total distance: 273.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irving, TX to Baytown, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Baytown, 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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