Origin
Orange, TX
Late night in Orange on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange, TX to Irving, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
310.6 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 310.6-mile drive from Orange, TX to Irving, TX is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. With an estimated driving time of 6 hours and 3 minutes, it's a manageable trip, though you'll want to factor in time for a brief stop. The primary roads guiding you are US 69 and US Highway 175 West. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $47, making it a budget-friendly option. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
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
155.3 miles from Orange, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 147.2 mi | 2h 49m |
| US Highway 175 West | 78.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| I 10 | 19.8 mi | 20m |
| Eastex Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| East Corsicana Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 147.2 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on 7th Street
45 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Avenue
3
Continue on US 90 Bus; TX 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
4
Turn right onto US 90 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Strickland Drive
5
Continue on US 90 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
6
Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West I-10 Service Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
8
Merge onto I 10; US 90
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 10; US 90
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
11
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
13
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
14
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
16
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
17
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
19
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
20
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
21
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
22
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
23
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
24
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
25
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
26
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 45
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 30
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38
Toward LOOP 12
Use the right lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
Use the slight right lane.
36
Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Walton Walker Service Road West
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
38
Merge onto Loop 12
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
40
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Loop 12
41
Turn left onto TX 356
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the left / straight lanes.
42
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
43
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
44
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
45
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Orange to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic as you near Irving. With only one recommended stop, you can plan for a quick break about halfway through. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on US 69, as services might be spaced out. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your timing and stop duration based on your preferences.
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 155.3 miles from Orange, TX, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 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 68 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.3 miles or 3h 2m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Irving, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Orange, 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 Orange, TX
This is one driving day of about 310.6 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Orange, 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 US 69 for about 147.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.3 miles from Orange, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 25.8 and 305.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
7
297.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 284A
Toward I 30
7
297.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West
7
305 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
Take the exit toward LOOP 12
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 38
Toward LOOP 12
7
305.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 12 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 12 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.93 one way
$93.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $51.37 | $102.74 |
| premium | $4.54 | $55.46 | $110.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.58 | $137.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.61 | $14.91 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.18 | $12.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.2 | 1 | $43.48 | $19.88 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Jacksonville, TX
155 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
2 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
6h 3m 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 predominantly highway driving, with 92% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 147.2 miles on US 69. While largely highway-focused, US Highway 175 West may offer slight variations in scenery and traffic as you approach your destination. The overall character is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 147.2 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.8 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 26 significant decision points across 310.6 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 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 297.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Orange, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Jasper and Lufkin.
Jasper
25.5 mi in
|
~30m
Lufkin
26 mi in
|
~31m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 3m. Total distance: 310.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 147.2 miles on US 69. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 297.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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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