How far is Irving, TX from Monahans, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Monahans, TX is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 357.5 miles (575.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m 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 06h 35m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Monahans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Monahans.
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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
337 mi · 5 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Monahans
665 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on East Sealy Avenue
707 ft · 12 sec · East Sealy Avenue
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Continue on East Interstate 20
3 mi · 5 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn left onto South Main Avenue
54 m · 9 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Monahans.
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
337 mi · 05h 41m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monahans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Monahans?
The road trip is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?
Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.9 miles from Irving and 191.4 miles from Monahans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 357.5 miles (575.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 $50.98 one way or $101.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Monahans.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Monahans. Straight-line distance: 357.51 mi (575.36 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monahans
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 31.5943000, -102.8926500 |
| Altitude | 799 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monahans (-102.89265, 31.5943)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 46m |
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 | $50.98 | $101.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.36 | $114.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.93 | $123.87 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.87 | $107.73 |
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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