How far is Irving, TX from Gilmer, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Gilmer, TX is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Gilmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Gilmer.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 155: UT Health Center, Winona
1236 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 155 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 155 North
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 155 North
6.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 155 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Tyler Street
14.6 mi · 17 min · North Tyler Street
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Turn right onto East Marshall Street
31 m · 2 sec · East Marshall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Marshall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Gilmer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 80 East
Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Gilmer?
The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Irving and 68.7 miles from Gilmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gilmer.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
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 Canton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Gilmer. Straight-line distance: 116.71 mi (187.83 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilmer
City in Texas
| Population | 5,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.7287500, -94.9424400 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilmer (-94.94244, 32.72875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.37 | $38.73 |
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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