How far is Pecos, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Pecos, TX to Irving, TX is about 419.8 miles (675.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.
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 Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Irving.
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Start on East 6th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Cedar Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East: Odessa
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
378.6 mi · 6 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Continue on Northeast Loop
1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
992 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Ohio Street
133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pecos and Irving.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
379 mi · 06h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Pecos and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pecos to Irving?
The road trip is about 419.8 miles (675.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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 211 miles from Pecos and 208.8 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 $55.97 one way or $111.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pecos and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Irving. Straight-line distance: 394.76 mi (635.31 km).
#1 Pecos
City in Texas
| Population | 10,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.4229100, -103.4932300 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 676 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 14m |
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 | $55.97 | $111.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.97 | $125.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.99 | $135.99 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.14 | $118.27 |
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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