How far is Fair Oaks Ranch, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX to Irving, TX is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.27 mi
04h 39m
Flight
234.41 mi
377.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.41 mi
Kilometers
377.25 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.27 mi
Kilometers
497.72 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Fair Oaks Ranch
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fair Oaks Ranch
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fair Oaks Ranch
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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fair Oaks Ranch
144 mi
02h 19m
To Irving
165.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Fair Oaks Ranch and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fair Oaks Ranch and Irving.

  1. 1

    Start on Cibolo Valley

    146 m · 27 sec · Cibolo Valley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Battle Intense

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Battle Intense

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Keeneland Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Keeneland Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ralph Fair Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Ralph Fair Road

  5. 5

    Continue on FM 3351

    16.5 mi · 21 min · FM 3351

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road 473

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Ranch Road 473

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 281

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    6.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East US Highway 290

    30.9 mi · 38 min · East US Highway 290

  11. 11

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    1424 ft · 18 sec · West US Highway 290

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    2 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 290

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 North

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Mopac Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · South Mopac Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto North Mopac Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll East

    2829 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North, Toll 45 East

    655 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North

    3080 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 45 North

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Waco

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    80 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  27. 27

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  35. 35

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fair Oaks Ranch 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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
113 mi · 37%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 15%
East US Highway 290
30.9 mi · 10%
FM 3351
16.5 mi · 5%
South Mopac Expressway
14.8 mi · 5%
South US Highway 281
8.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

80 mi · 01h 23m

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 19m from Fair Oaks Ranch
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fair Oaks Ranch 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 Fair Oaks Ranch to Irving?

The road trip is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from Fair Oaks Ranch and 165.3 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fair Oaks Ranch and Irving. Straight-line distance: 234.41 mi (377.25 km).

Fair Oaks Ranch

#1 Fair Oaks Ranch

City in the U.

Population10,345
Coordinates29.7457800, -98.6433600
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Cibolo Valley (-98.643464, 29.74561)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.31 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
21.82 gal · 82.62 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.39 $92.78
Premium $4.59 $50.09 $100.18
Diesel $3.99 $43.56 $87.13

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 Fair Oaks Ranch and Irving. The current time is 22:00:27.

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.