How far is Houston, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Irving, TX is about 256.6 miles (413 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Irving.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
235.5 mi · 4 hr 7 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
2818 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12
3277 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North
593 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.3 mi · 2 min · North 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 Houston and Irving.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
236 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston 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 Houston to Irving?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (413 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Houston and 131.2 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Irving. Straight-line distance: 230.63 mi (371.17 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.24 | $68.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.52 | $77.05 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.59 | $83.19 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.18 | $72.35 |
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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