How far is Irving, TX from Georgetown, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Georgetown, TX is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
174.27 mi
03h 08m
Flight
156.67 mi
252.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.67 mi
Kilometers
252.14 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.27 mi
Kilometers
280.46 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Georgetown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Irving
87.3 mi
01h 34m
To Georgetown
87 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    28.7 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Williams Drive

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Williams Drive

    94 m · 8 sec · Williams Drive

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Williams Drive

    605 ft · 21 sec · Williams Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Austin Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Austin Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    97 m · 11 sec · West 6th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2055 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 46%
Purple Heart Trail
66.6 mi · 38%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
6.69 mi · 4%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.61 mi · 3%
Duncanville Road
3.21 mi · 2%
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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 34m from Irving
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.3 miles (280.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Irving and 87 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.24 one way or $46.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ross, 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 Ross.

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 156.67 mi (252.14 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Georgetown

The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population85,538
Coordinates30.6326900, -97.6772300
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Georgetown (-97.67723, 30.63269)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.28 L · about $23.24
Round trip
$46.48
12.3 gal · 46.56 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.24 $46.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.15 $52.30
Premium $4.59 $28.23 $56.47
Diesel $3.99 $24.56 $49.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Georgetown. The current time is 20:22:28.

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.