How far is Irving, TX from Alpine, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Alpine, TX is about 509.8 miles (820.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 429.9 miles (691.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mitchell County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Alpine.
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Start on North Ohio Street
18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth
2781 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin
929 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto Rankin Highway
2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway
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Continue on South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349
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Continue on TX 349
42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349
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Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
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Continue on East 3rd Street
57 mi · 1 hr · East 3rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 south, FM 1776: Alpine, Sul Ross State University
1105 ft · 27 sec · La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor
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Continue on Interstate 10 West
613 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Turn left onto South US Higway 67
25.7 mi · 29 min · South US Higway 67
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Continue on South US Highway 67
21.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 67
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Continue on East US Highway 90
7.6 mi · 9 min · East US Highway 90
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Continue on East Avenue E
1.1 km · 50 sec · East Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Alpine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
284 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Alpine?
The road trip is about 509.8 miles (820.5 km) and usually takes 08h 56m 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?
Colorado City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.8 miles from Irving and 255.1 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 429.9 miles (691.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 $67.98 one way or $135.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 429.88 mi (691.83 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alpine
City in and county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,036 |
| Coordinates | 30.3586200, -103.6620600 |
| Altitude | 1364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-103.66206, 30.35862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 821 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $67.98 | $135.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $76.49 | $152.99 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $82.59 | $165.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $71.83 | $143.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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