How far is Irving, TX from Fulshear, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Fulshear, TX is about 262 miles (421.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
261.96 mi
04h 58m
Flight
224.57 mi
361.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.57 mi
Kilometers
361.41 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.96 mi
Kilometers
421.58 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Mon, Apr 20, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-20T03:47
Arrive Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marlin
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Irving
131.2 mi
02h 29m
To Fulshear
130.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco

    2016 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  27. 27

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 6

    22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6

  29. 29

    Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Austin Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Austin Street

  31. 31

    Continue on US 290 Business

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 290 Business

  32. 32

    Turn right onto FM 359

    18.6 mi · 28 min · FM 359

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    1992 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359

    1914 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 359

  35. 35

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 359

  36. 36

    Continue on Bains Street

    1178 ft · 27 sec · Bains Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Highway Boulevard

    1904 ft · 36 sec · Highway Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Waller Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Waller Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  40. 40

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    113 m · 18 sec · 1st Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Wilson Drive

    115 m · 18 sec · Wilson Drive

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  44. 44

    Turn slight left

    74 m · 9 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 31%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 18%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 12%
FM 359
24.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 9%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
224.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlin
02h 29m from Irving
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262 miles (421.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Irving and 130.8 miles from Fulshear.

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

The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.

Stop Ideas Near Marlin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marlin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

35 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

49 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

82 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Fulshear. Straight-line distance: 224.57 mi (361.41 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.99 L · about $34.92
Round trip
$69.84
18.48 gal · 69.98 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.92 $69.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.29 $78.58
Premium $4.59 $42.42 $84.84
Diesel $3.99 $36.90 $73.79

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Fulshear. The current time is 03:47:38.

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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.