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Trip from Irving, TX to Monahans, TX

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

Drive Time

6h 35m

Distance

382.2 mi

615 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 24m ★
6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 0m
10 AM
6h 44m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m

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

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city in Ward and Winkler counties in Texas, United States, that is the county seat of Ward County

Monahans, TX

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Irving, Texas, to Monahans, Texas, covers a distance of 382.2 miles and is estimated to take about 6 hours and 35 minutes. This drive is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The primary roads guiding you are West Irving Boulevard, TX 183, and Airport Freeway, indicating a route that involves significant local road navigation. With a projected fuel cost of approximately $58, it's a budget-friendly journey. You'll experience a route characterized by frequent turns, moving through the Great Plains region for both your departure and arrival points within Texas.

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

191.1 miles from Irving, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 337 mi 5h 41m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
Airport Freeway 6.5 mi 6m
West Freeway 6 mi 6m
East Interstate 20 3 mi 5m
West Irving Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 2.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 337 mi, about 5h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Ohio Street

58 ft · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
2

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward TX 183: Fort Worth
4

Merge onto TX 183

6.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto Airport Freeway TEXpress

0.3 mi · 16 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress
Toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West Use the slight left lane.
6

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
8

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
10

Continue on I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express West Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
12

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 20

337 mi · 5 hr 41 min · I 20
Use the slight right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Exit 83 Toward I 20 Business West: Monahans
17

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Sealy Avenue
18

Continue on I 20 Bus

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20
19

Turn left onto TX 18

178 ft · 8 sec · South Main Avenue
20

Turn left

104 ft · 7 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 382.2-mile trip from Irving to Monahans, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you begin on West Irving Boulevard and Airport Freeway. Since it's a single-day drive estimated at 6 hours and 35 minutes, plan for one significant stop for fuel and a break. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, staying alert to navigation is key; perhaps utilizing a GPS with clear turn-by-turn directions will be especially helpful. The estimated fuel cost of $58 makes it an economical choice, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Irving to manage the frequent turns efficiently.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.1 miles from Irving, TX, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 337 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 84 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.1 miles or 3h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monahans, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Irving, TX

This is one driving day of about 382.2 miles and 6h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 337 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tye, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tye, TX

191 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

Mineral Wells, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Pleasant, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.1 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 337 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.

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 327.6

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326834403

Visit website

Dennis the Menace Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 327.6

Midland, Texas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14326857356

Visit website

Museum of the Southwest

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 327.6

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14326832882

Visit website

Odessa Meteor Crater

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 354.9

Odessa, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14323810946

Visit website

Liberty City Rage Room

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 327.6

Midland, Texas

Hours: Closed

+14324005911

Visit website

Centennial Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 327.6

Midland, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14326878200

Visit website

Blakemore Planetarium

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 327.6

Midland, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14322379106

Visit website

Midland County History Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 327.6

Midland, Texas

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+14326888947

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Irving Boulevard

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge onto TX 183 / Airport Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | Airport Freeway TEXpress

Take the exit onto Airport Freeway TEXpress toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express Wes...
5
10.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress / SH 183 TEXpress

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 30 West: Weatherford

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3A Toward I 30 West: Weatherford

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.75 one way

$115.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $63.21 $126.43
premium $4.54 $68.24 $136.48
diesel $5.61 $84.38 $168.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 114.7 1 $40.13 $18.35
Efficient EV 95.6 1 $33.44 $15.29
EV Truck/SUV 152.9 1 $53.51 $24.46

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Irving, TX

Night in Irving on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monahans, TX

Night in Monahans on Saturday

Local time

11:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

4 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

6h 35m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 defined by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation rather than long stretches of highway cruising. The absence of uninterrupted highway segments means you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the majority of the 382.2 miles. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' of highway to consider, the constant need for turns will likely make the 6-hour and 35-minute duration feel more engaged, offering a dynamic journey through various local landscapes.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 337 mi on I 20.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Jim Wright Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Irving Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 382.2 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: near the start (West Irving Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (TX 183 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Airport Freeway TEXpress): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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.

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 6h 35m. Total distance: 382.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 35m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 337 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Monahans, 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: near the start (West Irving Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (TX 183 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (Airport Freeway TEXpress): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Monahans, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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