How far is Conroe, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Conroe, TX to Irving, TX is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
215.81 mi
03h 10m
Flight
193.93 mi
312.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.93 mi
Kilometers
312.1 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.81 mi
Kilometers
347.31 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Conroe
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conroe
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conroe
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
Fairfield
TX

City in and county seat of Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Conroe
106.2 mi
01h 35m
To Irving
109.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Conroe and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pacific Street

    129 m · 24 sec · North Pacific Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Phillips Street

    2286 ft · 47 sec · West Phillips Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Davis Street

    2654 ft · 49 sec · West Davis Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    688 ft · 14 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    197.2 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

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

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  20. 20

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conroe 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
197 mi · 91%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.25 mi · 3%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.27 mi · 1%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
East R L Thornton Freeway
0.76 mi
I 30 West
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

197 mi · 03h 22m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
01h 35m from Conroe
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Conroe 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 Conroe to Irving?

The road trip is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Conroe and 109.6 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.80 one way or $57.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

94 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Tyler, TX

107 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Bryan, TX

119 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conroe and Irving. Straight-line distance: 193.93 mi (312.1 km).

Conroe

#1 Conroe

The third most populous city in Montgomery County, Texas.

Population96,214
Coordinates30.3118800, -95.4560500
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pacific Street (-95.456027, 30.311843)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.83 L · about $28.80
Round trip
$57.59
15.24 gal · 57.66 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.80 $57.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.40 $64.80
Premium $4.59 $34.98 $69.97
Diesel $3.99 $30.43 $60.85

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 Conroe and Irving. The current time is 22:29:35.

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.