How far is Irving, TX from Groves, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Groves, TX is about 307.6 miles (495 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.58 mi
05h 59m
Flight
266.78 mi
429.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.78 mi
Kilometers
429.34 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.58 mi
Kilometers
495 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 11:56 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 11:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Irving
153.9 mi
02h 59m
To Groves
153.7 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

    2482 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2006 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 175 East

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

  19. 19

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 175

    13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175

  21. 21

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  25. 25

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  27. 27

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  29. 29

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Denman Avenue

    38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on North Wheeler Avenue

    3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North

  39. 39

    Continue on North Magnolia Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Eastex Freeway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  44. 44

    Turn left onto 39th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 39th Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    1754 ft · 48 sec · 9th Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Highway 73

    1028 ft · 20 sec · Highway 73

  47. 47

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 East

    621 ft · 15 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  49. 49

    Take the exit slight right toward Groves

    753 ft · 18 sec

  50. 50

    Turn straight onto West Parkway Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · West Parkway Street

  51. 51

    Turn slight left onto 39th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 39th Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 69 South
72.8 mi · 24%
C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 22%
East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi · 13%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 7%
US 69 South
16.6 mi · 5%
US Highway 69 North
16.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway

68.7 mi · 01h 15m

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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
02h 59m from Irving
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Irving and 153.7 miles from Groves.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.00 one way or $82.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alto

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Groves. Straight-line distance: 266.78 mi (429.34 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Groves

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America

Population15,268
Coordinates29.9482700, -93.9171200
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Groves (-93.91712, 29.94827)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $41.00
Round trip
$82.00
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.00 $82.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.13 $92.27
Premium $4.59 $49.81 $99.62
Diesel $3.99 $43.32 $86.65

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 Groves. The current time is 05:56:51.

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.