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Trip from Muleshoe, TX to Irving, TX

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

Drive Time

7h 5m

Distance

409.4 mi

659 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 54m ★
6 AM
7h 6m
8 AM
7h 28m
10 AM
7h 13m
12 PM
7h 11m
3 PM
7h 14m
5 PM
7h 27m
8 PM
6h 59m

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

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Downtown Muleshoe, TX, TX

Muleshoe, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Trip Overview

This 409.4-mile journey from Muleshoe, TX, to Irving, TX, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 7 hours and 5 minutes of driving time. Primarily following US 84, you'll spend about 91% of your time on highways, making it a focused drive across the Great Plains region of Texas. With an estimated fuel cost of $62 and planned stops, this route is manageable for a dedicated day trip. It's a straightforward drive connecting two points within the expansive Texas landscape.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

204.7 miles from Muleshoe, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 232.9 mi 3h 57m
US Highway 84 73.9 mi 1h 14m
East Highway 84 26.9 mi 26m
East American Boulevard 17.8 mi 18m
Jim Wright Freeway 12.6 mi 14m
I 820 TEXpress 6.9 mi 6m
West Freeway 5.6 mi 5m
Airport Freeway 5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 232.9 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 70; TX 214

64 ft · 6 sec · North 1st Street
2

Turn left onto US 84

18 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard
3

Continue on US 84

8.0 mi · 7 min · US 84
4

Continue on US 84

42 mi · 43 min · US 84
5

Merge onto US 84

4.0 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 84

4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
7

Continue on US 84

6.9 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
8

Continue on US 84

4.5 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
9

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
10

Continue on US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
11

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East 15th Street
12

Turn right onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Ralls Road
13

Turn straight onto TX 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

183 mi · 3 hr 5 min · US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30

5.6 mi · 5 min · West Freeway
Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward I 820 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 820

13 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 820

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress

6.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
24

Merge onto TX 183

5.0 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South Use the right lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on TX 356

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28

Continue on TX 356

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West 2nd Street
29

Turn left onto South Ohio Street

436 ft · 19 sec · South Ohio Street
30

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 5-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Muleshoe, TX, to maximize daylight. With 2 planned stops, aim to break up the 409.4 miles to stay refreshed, perhaps around the halfway point. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 230 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on it. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that longer segment on US 84, to avoid any unexpected delays.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.7 miles from Muleshoe, TX, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 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 90 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 204.7 miles or 3h 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 5h 58m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Muleshoe, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muleshoe, TX

This is one driving day of about 409.4 miles and 7h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Muleshoe, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 232.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweetwater, TX

205 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

Post, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetwater, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 204.7 miles from Muleshoe, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 232.9 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.

Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 233.9

Abilene, Texas

Visit website

Paramount Theatre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 233.9

Abilene, Texas

+13256769620

Visit website

12th Armored Division Memorial

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 233.9

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13256776515

Visit website

The Discovery Center & Truth Bookstore

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 233.9

Abilene, Texas

Hours: 1–5 pm

+13256735050

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 380.1

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

White Settlement Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 380.1

White Settlement, Texas

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18172469719

Visit website

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 409.4

Grand Prairie, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19722632391

Visit website

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 409.4

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 184.5 and 405.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
184.5 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | US 84

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
8
367.6 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in | I 30 / West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 421 Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
373.2 mi into trip | ~6h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 820 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward I 820 North
7
386.9 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in | I 820 TEXpress

Keep slight left at fork onto I 820 TEXpress toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas Entrance

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 820 Express East: DFW Airport Dallas E...
7
405.7 mi into trip | ~6h 58m in

Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

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

Use the right lane. Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.86 one way

$123.72 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 143 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $67.71 $135.42
premium $4.54 $73.10 $146.19
diesel $5.61 $90.39 $180.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 143.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 122.8 1 $42.99 $19.65
Efficient EV 102.4 1 $35.82 $16.38
EV Truck/SUV 163.8 2 $57.32 $26.20

Gas CO2

143 kg

EV CO2

48 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

Muleshoe, TX

Late night in Muleshoe on Sunday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Sunday

Local time

2:43 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Sweetwater, TX

205 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

13 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

7h 5m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with US 84 serving as your main artery for most of the 409.4 miles. Over 90% of the drive is on highways, indicating a consistent pace. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 232.9 miles on US 84, so be prepared for extended periods of steady driving. The profile suggests a straightforward, less varied road experience, typical of long-distance highway travel across the plains.

91% 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: 232.9 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US Highway 84. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 184.5 miles in near US 84.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 16 significant decision points across 409.4 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 184.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 7h 5m. Total distance: 409.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 232.9 miles on US 84. 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 Irving, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 184.5 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 367.6 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Irving, 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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