How far is Carthage, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Carthage, TX to Irving, TX is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Irving.
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Start on Panola Street
117 m · 12 sec · Panola Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
3200 ft · 59 sec · North Saint Mary Street
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Turn left onto Cottage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottage Road
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto FM 2087 South
877 ft · 21 sec · FM 2087 South
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Turn sharp left onto IH 20 Service Road
70 m · 4 sec · IH 20 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
92 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12
3277 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North
593 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.3 mi · 2 min · North 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 Carthage 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 20
Merge slight left
92 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carthage 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 Carthage to Irving?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Van is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Carthage and 87.7 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carthage and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Van
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Irving. Straight-line distance: 158.82 mi (255.59 km).
#1 Carthage
City in Texas
| Population | 6,354 |
| Coordinates | 32.1573800, -94.3374200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.36 | $48.71 |
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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