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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Polk Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Polk Street
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Continue on East State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 29
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Turn left onto North Grange Street
916 ft · 22 sec · North Grange Street
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Keep slight right
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
5.5 mi · 7 min · East RM 243
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Continue on East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 44 sec · East Ranch Road 243
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Turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
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Take the ramp right toward TX 195 South
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1493 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 487: Florence, Jarrell
1738 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1189 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
3038 ft · 1 min · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto FM 2115
148 m · 21 sec · FM 2115
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Turn sharp left onto South I-35 Frontage Road
1 km · 52 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
1435 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
87.2 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway
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Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop 12
1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12
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Turn left onto East State Highway 356
1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356
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Continue on East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
18 m · 3 sec · North 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 Burnet and Irving.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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Waco City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burnet and Irving. Straight-line distance: 160.69 mi (258.6 km).
#1 Burnet
City in Texas
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 30.7582400, -98.2283600 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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