How far is Atlanta, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Atlanta, TX to Irving, TX is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.86 mi
02h 59m
Flight
162.74 mi
261.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.74 mi
Kilometers
261.9 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.86 mi
Kilometers
299.12 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Atlanta
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlanta
2026-04-15T23:07
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlanta
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Atlanta
91.3 mi
01h 29m
To Irving
94.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Houston Street

    14.9 mi · 22 min · East Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadnax Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadnax Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Ferguson Road

    2923 ft · 1 min · West Ferguson Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    121 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

    1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  18. 18

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Ferguson Road
122 mi · 66%
East Houston Street
14.9 mi · 8%
East Main Street
13.4 mi · 7%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.27 mi · 1%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
Broadnax Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Ferguson Road

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 29m from Atlanta
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Atlanta and 94.6 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Atlanta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs.

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

102 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlanta and Irving. Straight-line distance: 162.74 mi (261.9 km).

Atlanta

#1 Atlanta

City in Cass County, Texas, United States

Population5,424
Coordinates33.1137400, -94.1643500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-94.16433, 33.11379)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $24.79
Round trip
$49.58
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.79 $49.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.89 $55.79
Premium $4.59 $30.12 $60.23
Diesel $3.99 $26.19 $52.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlanta and Irving. The current time is 23:07:44.

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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.