How far is Elsa, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Elsa, TX to Irving, TX is about 528.3 miles (850.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454.8 miles (732 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsa and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsa and Irving.
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Start on Edinburg Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Edinburg Avenue
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Turn right onto Richardson Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road
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Continue on East Schunior Street
2604 ft · 40 sec · East Schunior Street
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Continue on East Richardson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street
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Continue on East Richardson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road
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Turn right onto North Expressway 281
55 m · 4 sec · North Expressway 281
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
71.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street
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Turn right onto King David Drive
31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Elsa and Irving.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 69C North
Merge slight left
71.5 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elsa 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 Elsa to Irving?
The road trip is about 528.3 miles (850.2 km) and usually takes 07h 40m 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 253.1 miles from Elsa and 275.1 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454.8 miles (732 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 $70.44 one way or $140.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elsa 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Luling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsa and Irving. Straight-line distance: 454.87 mi (732.05 km).
#1 Elsa
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,120 |
| Coordinates | 26.2934000, -97.9930600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 850 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 35m |
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 | $70.44 | $140.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.26 | $158.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.58 | $171.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.43 | $148.86 |
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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