How far is Irving, TX from Stanton, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Stanton, TX is about 305.7 miles (492 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286 miles (460.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
305.69 mi
05h 16m
Flight
286.02 mi
460.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.02 mi
Kilometers
460.3 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.69 mi
Kilometers
491.96 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T10:28
Arrive Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Irving
152.6 mi
02h 38m
To Stanton
153 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    261.6 mi · 4 hr 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business West: Stanton

    136 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North I-20 Service Road

    707 ft · 12 sec · North I-20 Service Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Business I-20

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Business I-20

  19. 19

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Saint Mary Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Saint Mary Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Mary Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
268 mi · 88%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
6.49 mi · 2%
West Irving Boulevard
2.85 mi · 1%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

262 mi · 04h 24m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
286 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
02h 38m from Irving
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Sunny near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.7 miles (492 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.6 miles from Irving and 153 miles from Stanton.

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

The direct path is about 286 miles (460.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.78 one way or $81.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 286.02 mi (460.3 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Stanton

City in Texas

Population3,056
Coordinates32.1292900, -101.7884600
Altitude812
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Stanton (-101.78846, 32.12929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.83 L · about $40.78
Round trip
$81.55
21.58 gal · 81.66 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.78 $81.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.88 $91.76
Premium $4.59 $49.54 $99.07
Diesel $3.99 $43.08 $86.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Stanton. The current time is 10:28:14.

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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.