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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 km · 58 sec · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on East 6th Street
561 ft · 16 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 356
1.3 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 356
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Continue on State Highway 356
1642 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 356
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Continue on Irving Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Irving Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Commonwealth Drive
2188 ft · 48 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
953 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
561 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 8.53 mi (13.73 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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