How far is Irving, TX from Bee Cave, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Bee Cave, TX is about 211.3 miles (340 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Bee Cave.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Bee Cave.
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Start on North Ohio Street
133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Turn slight right
120 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
42.1 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 45 Toll, TX 1 Toll
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 45 Toll West, TX 1 Toll South: Round Rock, Austin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2682 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 45 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1 Toll South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on North Mopac Expressway
4.2 mi · 4 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Mopac Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North: Capital of Texas Highway
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto North Mopac Service Road
566 ft · 11 sec · North Mopac Service Road
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Turn right onto North Capital of Texas Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · North Capital of Texas Highway
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Continue straight
1663 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 2244: Bee Cave Road
779 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
91 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Caves Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Bee Caves Road
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Turn right onto West Highway 71
3053 ft · 56 sec · West Highway 71
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Turn slight right
15 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Bee Cave.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 01h 22m
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 Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bee Cave.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Bee Cave?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Hewitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Irving and 105.4 miles from Bee Cave.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.15 one way or $56.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bee Cave.
Stop Ideas Near Hewitt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hewitt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Bee Cave. Straight-line distance: 182.77 mi (294.14 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bee Cave
City in Texas
| Population | 6,983 |
| Coordinates | 30.3085400, -97.9450100 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bee Cave (-97.94501, 30.30854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.20 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
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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