How far is Irving, TX from Carrollton, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.77 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.23 mi
16.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.23 mi
Kilometers
16.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.77 mi
Kilometers
20.55 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:13 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T18:54
Arrive Carrollton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmers Branch
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Irving
6.4 mi
00h 09m
To Carrollton
6.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 58 sec · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East 6th Street

    561 ft · 16 sec · East 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 356

    1620 ft · 52 sec · East State Highway 356

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Loop 12

    126 m · 9 sec · South Loop 12

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Loop 12 North

    751 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Valwood Parkway, Crosby Road

    78 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Valwood Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Valwood Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Josey Lane

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Josey Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Stemmons Freeway
4.49 mi · 35%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
4.47 mi · 35%
Josey Lane
1.09 mi · 9%
Valwood Parkway
0.72 mi · 6%
West 2nd Street
0.66 mi · 5%
East Irving Boulevard
0.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Walton Walker Boulevard

Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

4.47 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmers Branch
00h 09m from Irving
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Irving and 6.4 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch

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 Farmers Branch and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 7.8 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

30 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 10.23 mi (16.47 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Carrollton

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population139,892
Coordinates32.9537300, -96.8902800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Carrollton (-96.89028, 32.95373)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.40
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.70 $3.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.59 $2.07 $4.13
Diesel $3.99 $1.80 $3.59

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Carrollton. The current time is 18:54:09.

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.