How far is Georgetown, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Georgetown, TX to Irving, TX is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
177.97 mi
02h 41m
Flight
156.67 mi
252.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.67 mi
Kilometers
252.14 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.97 mi
Kilometers
286.42 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Georgetown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Georgetown
88.4 mi
01h 20m
To Irving
89.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

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 Georgetown and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    97 m · 11 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Austin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Austin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Williams Drive

    123 m · 17 sec · Williams Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto I 35 North

    69 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1656 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South 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 Georgetown 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
100 mi · 56%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 27%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.63 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.42 mi · 3%
Patriot Parkway
3.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

67.1 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 20m from Georgetown
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Irving?

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Georgetown and 89.5 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Irving. Straight-line distance: 156.67 mi (252.14 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population85,538
Coordinates30.6326900, -97.6772300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-97.676954, 30.632694)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $23.73
Round trip
$47.46
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.73 $47.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.70 $53.41
Premium $4.59 $28.83 $57.66
Diesel $3.99 $25.08 $50.15

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Irving. The current time is 18:51:41.

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.