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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.06 mi
05h 53m
Flight
281.66 mi
453.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.66 mi
Kilometers
453.28 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.06 mi
Kilometers
542.44 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Irving
168.4 mi
02h 56m
To Canyon
168.7 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Highway 84

    4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84

  26. 26

    Turn right onto FM 835

    4 mi · 7 min · FM 835

  27. 27

    Continue on FM 1729

    3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East FM 40

    16 m · 1 sec · East FM 40

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 56%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
6.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
281.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 56m from Irving
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
45.02 L · about $44.93
Round trip
$89.86
23.78 gal · 90.04 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Canyon. The current time is 02:59:37.

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.