How far is Fort Stockton, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Stockton, TX to Irving, TX is about 431.2 miles (693.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
431.19 mi
06h 24m
Flight
372.39 mi
599.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fort Stockton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.39 mi
Kilometers
599.31 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.19 mi
Kilometers
693.94 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Fri, Apr 17, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Stockton
2026-04-17T07:28
Arrive Irving
Fri, Apr 17, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:25 PM to 1:55 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Stockton
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Fort Stockton
221.5 mi
03h 12m
To Irving
209.7 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Stockton and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Stockton and Irving.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    17 m · 4 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    1.1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 290

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

    11.1 mi · 10 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 385: McCamey, San Angelo

    1.4 km · 2 min · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    50 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    42.1 mi · 44 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  11. 11

    Continue on Rankin Highway

    2249 ft · 32 sec · Rankin Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    105 m · 7 sec · East Interstate 20

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Abilene

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    284.5 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  24. 24

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

    992 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Stockton and Irving.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
285 mi · 66%
Main Street
42.1 mi · 10%
La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
36.5 mi · 8%
US 67
25.4 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 3%
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

284 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.8 mi
372.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
03h 12m from Fort Stockton
Leave By
11:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Stockton and Partly Sunny near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Stockton to Irving?

The road trip is about 431.2 miles (693.9 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.5 miles from Fort Stockton and 209.7 miles from Irving.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.52 one way or $115.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Stockton and Partly Sunny near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Stockton and Irving. Straight-line distance: 372.39 mi (599.31 km).

Fort Stockton

#1 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10th Street (-102.879321, 30.893976)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.22 gal
57.6 L · about $57.52
Round trip
$115.03
30.44 gal · 115.2 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.5 kg / 596 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.52 $115.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.72 $129.43
Premium $4.59 $69.88 $139.75
Diesel $3.99 $60.77 $121.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Stockton and Irving. The current time is 07:28:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.