How far is Irving, TX from Alamo, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Alamo, TX is about 527 miles (848.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 463.5 miles (745.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 22m 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
527 mi
09h 11m
Flight
463.51 mi
745.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
463.51 mi
Kilometers
745.95 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
527 mi
Kilometers
848.13 km
Drive Time
09h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Sun, Apr 12, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Mon, Apr 13, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-12T11:10
Arrive Alamo
Sun, Apr 12, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:11 PM to 4:41 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
5:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
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
Seguin
TX

City in and the county seat of Guadalupe County, Texas, United States

From Irving
264.1 mi
04h 35m
To Alamo
263 mi
04h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Alamo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

    57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco

    2016 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    2577 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 907: Alamo Road

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto East Expressway 83

    2219 ft · 48 sec · East Expressway 83

  38. 38

    Turn right onto North Alamo Road

    2608 ft · 1 min · North Alamo Road

  39. 39

    Turn left

    15 m · 1 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 16%
South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 15%
Falfurrias Expressway
77 mi · 15%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 12%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

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
09h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
463.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seguin
04h 35m from Irving
Leave By
5:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Alamo?

The road trip is about 527 miles (848.1 km) and usually takes 09h 11m 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?

Seguin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.1 miles from Irving and 263 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 463.5 miles (745.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $70.29 one way or $140.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Alamo.

Stop Ideas Near Seguin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seguin and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 12 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
City of Cibolo Municipal Building
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City of Cibolo Municipal Building

Cibolo , TX
200 S Main St, Cibolo, TX 78108
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews Municipal corporation,City administration,City clerk's office,City courthouse
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seguin.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

35 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

80 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 463.51 mi (745.95 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Alamo

#2 Alamo

Town in southern Texas, United States

Population20,556
Coordinates26.1836900, -98.1230600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Alamo (-98.12306, 26.18369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 848 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.6 gal
70.39 L · about $70.29
Round trip
$140.58
37.2 gal · 140.78 L
Estimated CO2
165.3 kg one way
Round trip: 330.6 kg / 729 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $70.29 $140.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $79.09 $158.17
Premium $4.59 $85.39 $170.79
Diesel $3.99 $74.27 $148.54

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Alamo. The current time is 11:10:05.

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.