How far is Burnet, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Burnet, TX to Irving, TX is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.64 mi
03h 24m
Flight
160.69 mi
258.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.69 mi
Kilometers
258.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.64 mi
Kilometers
314.86 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Burnet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnet
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnet
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
Waco
TX

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

From Burnet
102.2 mi
01h 42m
To Irving
93.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Polk Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Polk Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East State Highway 29

    9 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 29

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Grange Street

    916 ft · 22 sec · North Grange Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243

    5.5 mi · 7 min · East RM 243

  6. 6

    Continue on East Ranch Road 243

    2916 ft · 44 sec · East Ranch Road 243

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North US Highway 183

    941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 138

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward TX 195 South

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1493 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Florence, Jarrell

    1738 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1189 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on FM 487

    2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487

  14. 14

    Turn left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    3038 ft · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto FM 2115

    148 m · 21 sec · FM 2115

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    1 km · 52 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1435 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  29. 29

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnet 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
87.5 mi · 45%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 24%
East State Highway 29
9.02 mi · 5%
State Highway 138
6.79 mi · 3%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.63 mi · 3%
North Grange Street
6.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 29m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waco
01h 42m from Burnet
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burnet 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 Burnet to Irving?

The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Burnet and 93.5 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waco

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waco and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.

BUS

Waco, TX

1 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

27 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

54 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

73 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnet and Irving. Straight-line distance: 160.69 mi (258.6 km).

Burnet

#1 Burnet

City in Texas

Population6,539
Coordinates30.7582400, -98.2283600
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West Polk Street (-98.228346, 30.758191)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.13 L · about $26.08
Round trip
$52.15
13.8 gal · 52.26 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.08 $52.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.34 $58.68
Premium $4.59 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $3.99 $27.55 $55.10

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 Burnet and Irving. The current time is 20:10:45.

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.