How far is Donna, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Donna, TX to Irving, TX is about 535.3 miles (861.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 463.8 miles (746.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
535.3 mi
07h 42m
Flight
463.79 mi
746.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
463.79 mi
Kilometers
746.4 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
535.3 mi
Kilometers
861.49 km
Drive Time
07h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM CDT
Return by in Donna
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donna
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Donna
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Luling
TX

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

From Donna
256.6 mi
03h 51m
To Irving
278.7 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Donna and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 11th Street

    7 m · 8 sec · South 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hooks Avenue

    776 ft · 17 sec · Hooks Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    2696 ft · 54 sec · West Expressway 83

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  17. 17

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  19. 19

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  20. 20

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  29. 29

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  33. 33

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  37. 37

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Donna and Irving.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 28%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 18%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 11%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 9%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.5 mi
463.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Luling
03h 51m from Donna
Leave By
8:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Donna 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 Donna to Irving?

The road trip is about 535.3 miles (861.5 km) and usually takes 07h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Luling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.6 miles from Donna and 278.7 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 463.8 miles (746.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.39 one way or $142.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Donna and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Luling

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

36 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

66 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

85 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

101 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donna and Irving. Straight-line distance: 463.79 mi (746.4 km).

Donna

#1 Donna

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population16,316
Coordinates26.1703500, -98.0519500
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South 11th Street (-98.051921, 26.170346)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 861 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.89 gal
71.5 L · about $71.39
Round trip
$142.77
37.78 gal · 143 L
Estimated CO2
167.9 kg one way
Round trip: 335.8 kg / 740 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.39 $142.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $80.32 $160.64
Premium $4.59 $86.72 $173.45
Diesel $3.99 $75.43 $150.86

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 Donna and Irving. The current time is 23:38:14.

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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.