How far is Irving, TX from Ennis, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Ennis, TX is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.96 mi
00h 55m
Flight
38.43 mi
61.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.43 mi
Kilometers
61.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Fri, Apr 24, 3:40 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Fri, Apr 24, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-24T14:44
Arrive Ennis
Fri, Apr 24, 3:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hutchins
TX

City in Texas

From Irving
23.5 mi
00h 27m
To Ennis
23.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

    57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

    2482 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2006 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    30.8 mi · 33 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 34: Kaufman, Italy

    788 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 45

    1846 ft · 40 sec · North Interstate 45

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Ennis Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Ennis Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    55 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
32.4 mi · 69%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.26 mi · 13%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
2.84 mi · 6%
East Irving Boulevard
0.94 mi · 2%
East R L Thornton Freeway
0.76 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

30.8 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hutchins
00h 27m from Irving
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irving and Partly Sunny near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hutchins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Irving and 23.4 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Partly Sunny near Ennis.

Stop Ideas Near Hutchins

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 Hutchins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.4 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 10.4 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hutchins.

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

58 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 38.43 mi (61.84 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Ennis

City in Texas, USA

Population20,678
Coordinates32.3293100, -96.6252700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Ennis (-96.62527, 32.32931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.27
Round trip
$12.55
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.27 $12.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.59 $7.62 $15.24
Diesel $3.99 $6.63 $13.26

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Ennis. The current time is 14:44:49.

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.