Trip from Irving, TX to Rosenberg, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 8m

Distance

283.5 mi

456 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 55m ★

6 AM

5h 8m

8 AM

5h 35m

10 AM

5h 18m

12 PM

5h 15m

3 PM

5h 19m

5 PM

5h 34m

8 PM

5h 0m

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

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Irving, TX

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city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Rosenberg, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Irving to Rosenberg, expect a straightforward 283.5-mile journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 8 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a consistent drive from start to finish. Because the total duration is just over five hours, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting around $43 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. While the drive is focused on efficiency, it offers a practical way to navigate across the state while maintaining a steady pace.

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

141.7 miles from Irving, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Julius Schepps Freeway	212.4 mi	3h 39m
North Grand Parkway West	44.1 mi	48m
FM 723	9.7 mi	14m
Tom Landry Freeway	6.3 mi	7m
South Walton Walker Boulevard	2.8 mi	3m
East Irving Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m
East R L Thornton Freeway	0.8 mi	1m
Westpark Tollway	0.7 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Julius Schepps Freeway — 212.4 mi, about 3h 39m

Traffic on I-45

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,927 veh/hr typical · worst 2,389

Quietest

2 AM

~288 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

6.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 45 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 Rosenberg, TX.

Start on North Ohio Street

436 ft · 24 sec · North Ohio Street

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street

Turn straight onto TX 356

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Irving Boulevard

Turn slight right

393 ft · 17 sec

Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

187 ft · 3 sec · South Loop 12

Take the ramp

410 ft · 10 sec

Toward Loop 12 South

Merge onto Loop 12

2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 30 East: Dallas Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 30

6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 30; US 67

0.8 mi · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Exit 46 Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 45 South: Houston Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 45

1.6 mi · 1 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 45

211 mi · 3 hr 37 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 71A Toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto TX 99 Toll

44 mi · 48 min · North Grand Parkway West

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Toward FM 1093 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto FM 1093

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on FM 1093

0.2 mi · 19 sec · FM 1093

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 17 sec

Toward WPT Toll West Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto WPT

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Westpark Tollway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward FM 723: Spring Green Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto FM 1093

0.4 mi · 53 sec · FM 1093

Turn left onto FM 723

0.3 mi · 28 sec · FM 723

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on FM 723

4.2 mi · 5 min · FM 723

Use the left lane.

Continue on FM 723

5.2 mi · 7 min · FM 723

Turn left onto US 90 Alt; FM 1640

77 ft · 1 sec · Avenue I

Arrive at destination

US 90 Alt; FM 1640

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 283.5-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the longest uninterrupted segment is over 200 miles, you should time your break strategically to avoid driver fatigue during that extended freeway stretch. Leaving early in the day is your best bet for avoiding potential traffic congestion near major hubs along the way. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the final transition to FM 723, as you move from high-capacity highways to more localized roads. This flexibility allows you to customize your arrival time in Rosenberg while keeping the pace manageable for a single-day trip.

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 141.7 miles from Irving, TX, or about 2h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.4 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 62 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.7 miles or 2h 31m 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 6m

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

Before You Leave

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.

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 283.5 miles and 5h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 Julius Schepps Freeway for about 212.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seven Points, TX

142 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

Waxahachie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seven Points, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.7 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Rosenberg, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18324516202

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 website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 225.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

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. Toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 30 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 30 East: Dallas

12.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46 Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

13 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 45 South: Houston

225.8 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the exit toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 71A Toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.83 one way

$77.66 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$43.37	$86.75
premium	$4.23	$47.16	$94.31
diesel	$4.80	$53.53	$107.06

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

Westpark Tollway (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.1	1	$29.77	$13.61
Efficient EV	70.9	0	$24.81	$11.34
EV Truck/SUV	113.4	1	$39.69	$18.14

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 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.

Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Irving, TX

Night in Irving on Monday

Local time

9:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:32PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:22PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

Rosenberg, TX

Night in Rosenberg on Monday

Local time

9:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 0 to 5 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:32PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 8:22PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

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 8m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 97% of your time spent on major roads. You will spend the bulk of your journey on the Julius Schepps Freeway, which accounts for a significant 212.4-mile stretch of the trip. The character of the road is defined by these fast, high-speed corridors, requiring you to maintain focus during the long interstate portions. As you transition toward the end of your trip, the route shifts from these primary arteries to the North Grand Parkway West and eventually onto FM 723. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 212.4 mi on Julius Schepps Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Julius Schepps Freeway and North Grand Parkway West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 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 20 significant decision points across 283.5 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 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

486 ft 102 ft

Total Climb

378 ft

Total Descent

760 ft

Highest Point

486 ft

~101.2 mi in

Elevation Range

384 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

The Woodlands, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Shipley Donuts

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Papa Joe's New York Style Deli

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cuisine: jewish

Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Rosenberg, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Su-Sa 05:00-21:00; PH off

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Rosenberg, TX

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Joey's New York Subs

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Rosenberg

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00

Visit website

Katz's Deli Express

Restaurant

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route

Shenandoah

Cuisine: american

Hours: 24/7

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route

Shenandonah, TX

Cuisine: juice

Hartz

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0 mi from route

Cuisine: chicken

Schulze:s Bar-B-Q

Days Inn

Hotel

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rosenberg, TX

Visit website

Motel 6

Motel

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Phelps Trail Camp

Camp_site

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Shapira Hotel

Hotel

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Points 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 Rosenberg, TX

Full guide →

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 8m. Total distance: 283.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 212.4 miles on Julius Schepps Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Westpark Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 24 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 Rosenberg, 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 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Rosenberg, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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