How far is Irving, TX from Fredericksburg, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Fredericksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Fredericksburg.
-
1
Start on North Ohio Street
133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street
-
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
-
3
Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
-
4
Turn slight right
120 m · 17 sec
-
5
Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12
-
6
Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
125 m · 10 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
-
9
Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road
-
10
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
-
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1469 ft · 36 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
-
15
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
-
16
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
17
Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 9 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward FM 2268, FM 2843: Holland, Florence
1453 ft · 35 sec
-
19
Turn straight onto South Robertson Road
663 ft · 12 sec · South Robertson Road
-
20
Continue on South I-35 Frontage Road
3142 ft · 54 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
-
21
Turn slight right
14.6 mi · 18 min
-
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto FM 487
2.4 mi · 3 min · FM 487
-
23
Continue on East Main Street
714 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street
-
24
Take the ramp right toward TX 195 North
1712 ft · 42 sec
-
25
Merge slight left
1562 ft · 18 sec
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas
1658 ft · 47 sec
-
27
Turn left onto State Highway 138
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138
-
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 183
941 ft · 18 sec · North US Highway 183
-
29
Turn left onto East Ranch Road 243
2916 ft · 42 sec · East Ranch Road 243
-
30
Continue on East RM 243
1 mi · 1 min · East RM 243
-
31
Keep slight left to continue on East RM 243
11.1 mi · 15 min · East RM 243
-
32
Turn right onto West State Highway 29
9 mi · 11 min · West State Highway 29
-
33
Continue on East Polk Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Polk Street
-
34
Turn left onto South Water Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Water Street
-
35
Continue on South US Highway 281
33.5 mi · 40 min · South US Highway 281
-
36
Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg
582 ft · 16 sec
-
37
Merge slight left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
-
38
Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
-
39
Continue on East Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
-
40
Turn right onto North Adams Street
29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street
-
41
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Fredericksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Fredericksburg?
The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Irving and 133.2 miles from Fredericksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.56 one way or $71.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Temple.
Temple
Killeen, Texas
McGregor
Fort Hood, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 208.78 mi (336 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $35.56 | $71.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.57 | $75.15 |
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 28, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.