How far is Irving, TX from Galveston, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Galveston, TX is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274 miles (441 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Galveston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Galveston.
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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
48.8 mi · 58 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on Broadway - Avenue J
2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
738 ft · 21 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
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Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H
762 ft · 26 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H
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Turn left onto 27th Street
79 m · 11 sec · 27th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 27th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Galveston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Showers And Thunderstorms near Galveston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Galveston?
The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Irving and 150.1 miles from Galveston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274 miles (441 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Showers And Thunderstorms near Galveston.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Galveston. Straight-line distance: 274.06 mi (441.05 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galveston
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,085 |
| Coordinates | 29.3013500, -94.7977000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galveston (-94.7977, 29.30135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.10 | $80.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.11 | $90.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.71 | $97.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.37 | $84.73 |
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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