How far is Irving, TX from DeSoto, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to DeSoto, TX is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and DeSoto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and DeSoto.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Turn slight right
120 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wheatland Road, Hampton Road
1179 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2909 ft · 1 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Turn right onto South Hampton Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Hampton Road
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Continue on North Hampton Road
36 m · 17 sec · North Hampton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hampton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and DeSoto.
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.
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.28 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeSoto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to DeSoto?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Irving and 9.4 miles from DeSoto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 DeSoto.
Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and DeSoto. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.37 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeSoto
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 52,910 |
| Coordinates | 32.5898600, -96.8569500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeSoto (-96.85695, 32.58986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
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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