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

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Fort Stockton, TX is about 443.5 miles (713.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
443.53 mi
07h 43m
Flight
372.39 mi
599.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
443.53 mi
Kilometers
713.8 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-17T09:01
Arrive Fort Stockton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:44 PM to 3:14 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
8:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Irving
221.6 mi
03h 52m
To Fort Stockton
222 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    284.4 mi · 4 hr 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 349 Business, SH 349: Lamesa, Rankin

    929 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    106 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rankin Highway

    2794 ft · 45 sec · Rankin Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South State Highway 349

    10.2 mi · 10 min · South State Highway 349

  20. 20

    Continue on TX 349

    42.1 mi · 44 min · TX 349

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway

  22. 22

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    44.1 mi · 48 min · East 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business Loop West, US 385 South: Fort Stockton, Marathon

    2143 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East US Highway 290

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East US Highway 290

  25. 25

    Continue on East Dickinson Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Dickinson Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    75 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    17 m · 2 sec · West 10th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
290 mi · 65%
East 3rd Street
44.1 mi · 10%
TX 349
42.1 mi · 9%
Trooper Sammy Long Memorial HIghway
17.7 mi · 4%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 3%
South State Highway 349
10.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.1 mi
372.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
03h 52m from Irving
Leave By
8:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Irving and Sunny near Fort Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 443.5 miles (713.8 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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 221.6 miles from Irving and 222 miles from Fort Stockton.

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 71.1 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 $59.14 one way or $118.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 3.8 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 3.7 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 Irving and Fort Stockton. Straight-line distance: 372.39 mi (599.31 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Fort Stockton

#2 Fort Stockton

City in Texas

Population8,373
Coordinates30.8940400, -102.8793200
Altitude906
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Fort Stockton (-102.87932, 30.89404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 714 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.65 gal
59.25 L · about $59.14
Round trip
$118.28
31.3 gal · 118.5 L
Estimated CO2
139.1 kg one way
Round trip: 278.2 kg / 613 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $59.14 $118.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.54 $133.09
Premium $4.59 $71.85 $143.70
Diesel $3.99 $62.49 $124.98

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 Irving and Fort Stockton. The current time is 09:01:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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