How far is Bellaire, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Bellaire, TX to Irving, TX is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
264.36 mi
03h 56m
Flight
232.08 mi
373.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.08 mi
Kilometers
373.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.36 mi
Kilometers
425.45 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-22T23:17
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
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
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Bellaire
129.2 mi
01h 58m
To Irving
135.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Loop South Frontage Road

    106 m · 8 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 610 North

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Loop South

    10.9 mi · 14 min · West Loop South

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 45 North: Dallas

    2873 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    232.7 mi · 4 hr 4 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

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

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  19. 19

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
233 mi · 88%
West Loop South
10.9 mi · 4%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.25 mi · 2%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.27 mi · 1%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi
East R L Thornton Freeway
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

233 mi · 04h 04m

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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
232.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
01h 58m from Bellaire
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellaire and Slight 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 Bellaire to Irving?

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Bellaire and 135.1 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellaire and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Irving. Straight-line distance: 232.08 mi (373.5 km).

Bellaire

#1 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West Loop South Frontage Road (-95.458883, 29.705784)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.31 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.66 gal · 70.62 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.67 $79.34
Premium $4.59 $42.83 $85.67
Diesel $3.99 $37.25 $74.51

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 Bellaire and Irving. The current time is 23:17:58.

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.