How far is Irving, TX from Fresno, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Fresno, TX is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Fresno.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
2482 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2006 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 288 South, I 69 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport, Victoria
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport
2698 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1 km · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holly Hall Drive
1971 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South Freeway Frontage Road
2244 ft · 45 sec · South Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on South Loop West Frontage Road
3045 ft · 1 min · South Loop West Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Almeda Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Almeda Road
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Houston Street
126 m · 18 sec · Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Fresno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Irving and Partly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Fresno?
The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Irving and 133.6 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Irving and Partly Sunny near Fresno.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 243.07 mi (391.18 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fresno
Fresno is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 29.5388500, -95.4474400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fresno (-95.44744, 29.53885)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $3.55 | $33.48 | $66.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $38.34 | $76.67 |
| Premium | $4.44 | $41.90 | $83.81 |
| Diesel | $5.65 | $53.35 | $106.69 |
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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