How far is Center, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Center, TX to Irving, TX is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
118.66 mi
01h 56m
Flight
95.13 mi
153.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.66 mi
Kilometers
190.97 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Center
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-04-23T07:13
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
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
Rice
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Center
57.7 mi
00h 58m
To Irving
61 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lcr 800

    118 m · 19 sec · Lcr 800

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Yeagua Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · East Yeagua Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ellis Street

    2989 ft · 53 sec · South Ellis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 14 South

    28.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 14 South

  5. 5

    Continue on South Austin Avenue

    3134 ft · 53 sec · South Austin Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    123 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

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

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  22. 22

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Austin Avenue
66.1 mi · 56%
State Highway 14 South
28.2 mi · 24%
East Yeagua Street
6.66 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.25 mi · 5%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.27 mi · 2%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Austin Avenue

Merge slight left

65.1 mi · 01h 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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rice
00h 58m from Center
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Center 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 Center to Irving?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Rice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Center and 61 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.83 one way or $31.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Center and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Rice

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 Rice and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

66 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

84 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Irving. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.09 km).

Center

#1 Center

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population5,043
Coordinates31.5107300, -96.4247000
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Lcr 800 (-96.425033, 31.510621)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $15.83
Round trip
$31.67
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.83 $31.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.63
Premium $4.59 $19.24 $38.47
Diesel $3.99 $16.73 $33.46

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 Center and Irving. The current time is 07:13:16.

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.