How far is Irving, TX from Henderson, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Henderson, TX is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.86 mi
02h 44m
Flight
133.34 mi
214.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.34 mi
Kilometers
214.59 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.86 mi
Kilometers
239.56 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sun, Apr 12, 1:54 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Sun, Apr 12, 4:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-12T11:10
Arrive Henderson
Sun, Apr 12, 1:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Irving
74.4 mi
01h 22m
To Henderson
74.5 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 135: Kilgore, Gladewater

    888 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 20 Frontage Road

    1715 ft · 51 sec · I 20 Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    15 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Houston Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Houston Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Houston Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Houston Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Henderson Boulevard

    12 mi · 14 min · South Henderson Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    128 m · 10 sec · West Depot Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1056 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    22 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
107 mi · 72%
South Henderson Boulevard
12 mi · 8%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.47 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.26 mi · 4%
State Highway 135 North
4.24 mi · 3%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Merge slight left

83.7 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 22m from Irving
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 74.4 miles from Irving and 74.5 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

75 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 133.34 mi (214.59 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Henderson

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population13,049
Coordinates32.1532200, -94.7993800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Henderson (-94.79938, 32.15322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.88 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.68
10.5 gal · 39.76 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.84 $39.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.32 $44.65
Premium $4.59 $24.10 $48.21
Diesel $3.99 $20.96 $41.93

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Henderson. The current time is 11:10:05.

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.