How far is Irving, TX from Freeport, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Freeport, TX is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.27 mi
05h 43m
Flight
282.84 mi
455.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.84 mi
Kilometers
455.19 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.27 mi
Kilometers
500.94 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeport
Tue, May 5, 8:21 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Tue, May 5, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-05-05T02:38
Arrive Freeport
Tue, May 5, 8:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Irving
155.9 mi
02h 51m
To Freeport
155.3 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Freeport.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

    57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

    2482 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2006 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2698 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Freeway

    1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    38.9 mi · 46 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 288

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 288

  24. 24

    Continue on North Brazosport Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brazosport Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
236 mi · 76%
Nolan Ryan Expressway
38.9 mi · 13%
South Freeway
15.3 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.26 mi · 2%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
2.84 mi · 1%
Gulf Freeway
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

234 mi · 04h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
282.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 51m from Irving
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Partly Sunny near Freeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Freeport?

The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.9 miles from Irving and 155.3 miles from Freeport.

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

The direct path is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.49 one way or $82.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Partly Sunny near Freeport.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 282.84 mi (455.19 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Freeport

#2 Freeport

City in Texas

Population12,126
Coordinates28.9541400, -95.3596600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Freeport (-95.35966, 28.95414)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.58 L · about $41.49
Round trip
$82.99
21.96 gal · 83.16 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.49 $82.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.69 $93.37
Premium $4.59 $50.41 $100.82
Diesel $3.99 $43.84 $87.69

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Freeport. The current time is 02:38:08.

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.