How far is Irving, TX from Canyon, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Canyon, TX is about 337 miles (542.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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 05h 53m.
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.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Canyon.
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Start on North Ohio Street
18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth
2781 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West
1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress
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Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84
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Turn right onto FM 835
4 mi · 7 min · FM 835
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Continue on FM 1729
3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729
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Turn right onto East FM 40
16 m · 1 sec · East FM 40
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East FM 40
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Canyon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Canyon?
The road trip is about 337 miles (542.4 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Irving and 168.7 miles from Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 5:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.93 one way or $89.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Canyon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 281.66 mi (453.28 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,387 |
| Coordinates | 33.5928600, -101.7315500 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $44.93 | $89.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.56 | $101.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $54.59 | $109.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $47.48 | $94.95 |
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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