How far is Irving, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Dallas, TX is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
12.97 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.53 mi
13.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.53 mi
Kilometers
13.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.87 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 30, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 30, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-30T04:26
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 30, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
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

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
Highland Park
TX

Town in Texas

From Irving
4.8 mi
00h 09m
To Dallas
8.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 356

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 356

    1642 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 356

  7. 7

    Continue on Irving Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Irving Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Commonwealth Drive

    2188 ft · 48 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    953 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    561 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Stemmons Freeway
3.59 mi · 28%
Irving Boulevard
1.82 mi · 14%
East State Highway 356
1.32 mi · 10%
West 2nd Street
0.66 mi · 5%
East Irving Boulevard
0.63 mi · 5%
Continental Avenue
0.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Stemmons Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

3.26 mi · 00h 04m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Park
00h 09m from Irving
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Irving and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Irving and 8.2 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 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 $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Irving and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Park

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 Highland Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 4.3 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 11.7 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 4.7 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 4.7 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 Highland Park.

BUS

Dallas, TX

6 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

7 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

51 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.73 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

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 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.59 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $3.99 $1.84 $3.67

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Dallas. The current time is 04:26:43.

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.