Trip from Irving, TX to Stanton, TX

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

Drive Time

5h 16m

Distance

305.7 mi

492 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 3m ★

6 AM

5h 16m

8 AM

5h 43m

10 AM

5h 26m

12 PM

5h 23m

3 PM

5h 27m

5 PM

5h 42m

8 PM

5h 8m

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 and county seat of Martin County, Texas, United States

Stanton, TX

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Trip Overview

Irving, TX to Stanton, TX is 305.7 miles and takes about 5h 16m via I 20 and Jim Wright Freeway, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With a 98% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on the interstate. Consider this a practical, efficient option for getting from one point to another without significant detours.

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

152.8 miles from Irving, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	261.6 mi	4h 24m
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
West Irving Boulevard	2.9 mi	5m
SH 121/183 TEXpress	2.7 mi	2m
SH 183 TEXpress	2.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 261.6 mi, about 4h 24m

Traffic on I-20

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

Peak

4 PM

~1,369 veh/hr typical · worst 1,769

Quietest

2 AM

~188 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 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 Stanton, TX.

Start on North Ohio Street

58 ft · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward TX 183: Fort Worth

Merge onto TX 183

6.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

2.0 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

0.1 mi · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

0.7 mi · 42 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

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.

Merge onto I 820

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

Continue on I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

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

Merge onto I 30

6.0 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 20

262 mi · 4 hr 24 min · I 20

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

445 ft · 10 sec

Exit 158 Toward I 20 Business West: Stanton

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North I-20 Service Road

Continue on I 20 Bus

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Business I-20

Continue on I 20 Bus

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Front Street

Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street

85 ft · 3 sec · South Saint Mary Street

Arrive at destination

South Saint Mary Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour drive, leaving Irving, TX in the morning is your best bet. You can easily complete the 305.7 miles in one day, making a single stop for fuel or a quick break sufficient. The fuel cost is estimated at $44, so plan accordingly. Given the extensive highway driving on I 20, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 261.6-mile stretch, as services can sometimes be spread out in West Texas.

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 152.8 miles from Irving, TX, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.6 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 67 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.8 miles or 2h 40m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stanton, 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 305.7 miles and 5h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 261.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, TX

153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

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 12

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.

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

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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.

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...

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.

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

$41.87 one way

$83.74 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$46.77	$93.54
premium	$4.23	$50.85	$101.70
diesel	$4.80	$57.72	$115.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.7	1	$32.10	$14.67
Efficient EV	76.4	0	$26.75	$12.23
EV Truck/SUV	122.3	1	$42.80	$19.56

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Irving, TX

Afternoon in Irving on Sunday

Local time

12:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 to 15 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Destination

Stanton, TX

Afternoon in Stanton on Sunday

Local time

12:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 45% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 22 at 11:48AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 2:38PM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

99°F

Albany, TX

153 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

11 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 16m 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?

Expect to be on highways for 98% of this 305.7-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on I 20 covers 261.6 miles. You'll transition from Jim Wright Freeway and I 820 TEXpress onto I 20 early in the trip, staying on it for the vast majority of the miles. This means you'll experience mostly open highway cruising with frequent, well-spaced exits.

98% 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: 261.6 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 12 significant decision points across 305.7 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: 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,666 ft 484 ft

Total Climb

2,435 ft

Total Descent

253 ft

Highest Point

2,666 ft

~305.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,182 ft

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 Stanton, 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 16m. Total distance: 305.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 261.6 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 32 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 Stanton, 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 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Stanton, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Mitchell County Westbound Rest Area

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

I-20 Westbound Picnic Area

I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Howard County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area

Eastland County Westbound Rest Area

Nolan County Eastbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Road Ranger

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

QuikTrip

Petro Stopping Centers

Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area

Callahan County Westbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Picnic Area

TA

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

Paramount Theatre

12th Armored Division Memorial

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

Fort Worth Herd

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Irving, TX

Stanton, TX

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 16m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

About the Cities

Starting in Irving, TX

Arriving in Stanton, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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