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Trip from Irving, TX to Los Fresnos, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 35m
Distance
523.7 mi
843 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 27m
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6 AM
9h 36m
8 AM
9h 53m
10 AM
9h 42m
12 PM
9h 40m
3 PM
9h 43m
5 PM
9h 52m
8 PM
9h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irving, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Los Fresnos, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Irving, TX to Los Fresnos, TX is 523.7 miles and takes about 9h 35m via U.S. Highway 77, South R L Thornton Freeway, and TX 130 Toll, with a fuel budget near $76 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive traverses the Great Plains region entirely within Texas. Given its length, it's best broken into two days of driving, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to refuel and rest. The route offers a straightforward path south, primarily utilizing major highways.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
261.9 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 102.6 mi | 1h 53m |
| South R L Thornton Freeway | 80.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| TX 130 Toll | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| TX 80 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| South US Highway 181 | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 37.9 mi | 39m |
| I 69E | 31.3 mi | 33m |
| I 35 | 26.5 mi | 26m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 102.6 mi, about 1h 53m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,987 veh/hr typical · worst 3,782
Quietest
2 AM
~483 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Los Fresnos, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
24 sec
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North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Irving Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
393 ft
·
17 sec
5
Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Loop 12
6
Take the ramp
410 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Loop 12 South
7
Merge onto Loop 12
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Toward Loop 12 South
Use the slight left lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Duncanville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 20 East
12
Merge onto I 20
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 467B
Toward I 35E South: Waco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 35E
81 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
26 mi
·
26 min
·
I 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on TX 130 Toll
59 mi
·
54 min
·
TX 130 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
United States Highway 183
22
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Colorado Street
23
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
24
Continue on US 183
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Magnolia Avenue
25
Continue on TX 80
51 mi
·
56 min
·
TX 80
26
Turn slight left onto FM 792
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 792
27
Continue on TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
28
Turn left onto US 181
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
29
Continue on US 181
40 mi
·
45 min
·
South US Highway 181
30
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
31
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
32
Take the exit onto US 181
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 181
33
Keep slight right at fork onto US 181
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
US Route 181
34
Turn straight onto US 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 181
35
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
36
Merge onto US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 77
37
Take the exit onto US 77
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 77
Toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
39
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
Use the straight lane.
40
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
41 mi
·
44 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 14
Toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn left onto TX 100
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 100
45
Continue on TX 100
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Texas State Highway 100
46
Continue on TX 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ocean Boulevard
47
Arrive at destination
TX 100
Trip Plan
For this 9-hour, 35-minute drive, planning an overnight stop is highly advisable to avoid fatigue. Consider splitting the drive roughly in half, perhaps stopping around the midway point. Leaving early in the morning from Irving will allow you to cover a significant portion of the route before evening. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 102.6-mile stretch on U.S. Highway 77, as services might be less frequent in certain rural areas. The estimated fuel cost of $76 is a good baseline for budgeting.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 261.9 miles from Irving, TX, or about 4h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 115 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 261.9 miles or 4h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 261.9 miles or 4h 39m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Fresnos, 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.
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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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Irving, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Los Fresnos, TX
Aim for roughly 262 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 115 miles from Irving, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 102.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
173 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
346 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
262 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near San Antonio, TX after about 262 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 261.9 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 262 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
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.
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Kenedy County Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Texas Travel Information Center at Harlingen
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Ascent Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.5 mi from route
Fragile Planet Wildlife Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Los Fresnos, Texas
Hours: 1–6 pm
+19567102025
Visit websiteVillage of Salado Visitors Center
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Salado, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12549478634
Visit websiteBobz World
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Los Fresnos, Texas
Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm
+19562332350
Visit websiteDick Kleberg Park
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Final third
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Kingsville, Texas
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+13612218705
Visit websiteNTER - The Great Escape
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
First break
3.8 mi from route
~9 min detour
Waxahachie, Texas
Hours: 5–9 pm
+12149801053
Visit websiteRipley's Believe It or Not!
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
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 start, ~12 min detour
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 265 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 516.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Loop 12 South
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South: Waco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 467B
Toward I 35E South: Waco
7
168.8 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Take the exit toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
7
228 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 183 South: Lockhart
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 470
Toward US 183 South: Lockhart
8
516.9 mi into trip
|
~9h 26m in
Take the exit toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island
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 14
Toward TX 100, FM 1421: South Padre Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.73 one way
$143.46 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
183 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $80.12 | $160.24 |
| premium | $4.23 | $87.11 | $174.22 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $98.88 | $197.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 183.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 157.1 | 1 | $54.99 | $25.14 |
| Efficient EV | 130.9 | 1 | $45.82 | $20.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 209.5 | 2 | $73.32 | $33.52 |
Gas CO2
183 kg
EV CO2
61 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.
Origin
Irving, TX
Evening in Irving on Saturday
Local time
6:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
46% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 5:05PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Los Fresnos, TX
Evening in Los Fresnos on Saturday
Local time
6:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Partly Sunny
SE 20 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 5:05PM CDT until July 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
4 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
9h 35m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have deve...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 523.7
View on nps.gov
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 90.3
View on nps.gov
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
$25
near mile 451.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway cruising, with 86% of the 523.7 miles on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 102.6 miles on U.S. Highway 77, which likely means extended periods of consistent speed. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur gradually as you approach your destination. The prevalence of highway indicates frequent exits and opportunities for services, but also sustained driving.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.6 mi on U.S. Highway 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and South R L Thornton Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard.
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 26 significant decision points across 523.7 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 7.2 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
722 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
239 ft
Total Descent
701 ft
Highest Point
722 ft
~187 mi in
Elevation Range
700 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Irving, TX to Los Fresnos, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Brownsville along the way.
Brownsville
383 mi in
|
~6h 59m
|
via I 69E; US 77
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Beethoven's
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0 mi from route
Los Fresnos, TX
Cuisine: american
Hours: 06:30 -17:00
Summer Moon
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Chaparral Coffee
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Black Sugar Caffe
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Georgetown, TX
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su...
Visit websiteBurger King
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Irving, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteJoe's Coffee Shop
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: diner
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-15:30; Su 08:00-15:30
Taqueria El Tacazo
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: mexican
Restaurant Latina
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Cuisine: mexican
Rancho Restaurant
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Irving, TX
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteGarcia's
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Cuisine: mexican
Sisk Reunion Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
McBrayer Park
Park
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Early stretch
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
Irving Veterans Memorial
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Skidmore Historical Society Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Skidmore, TX
Visit websiteHarmony Baptist Church and Cemetery
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Aransas Creek Settlers
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Old Kit Cemetery
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
First United Methodist Church of Bishop
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
uPark RV Parking/Storage
Caravan_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.4 mi from route
~4 min detour
Georgetown, TX
San Gabriel House Bed & Breakfast
Guest_house
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Georgetown, TX
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Los Fresnos, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.6 miles on U.S. Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 262 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 37 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 Los Fresnos, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Waco Mammoth National Monument and Padre Island National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Los Fresnos, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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