How far is Irving, TX from Hereford, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Hereford, TX is about 399 miles (642.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342 miles (550.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
398.98 mi
07h 12m
Flight
342.01 mi
550.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.01 mi
Kilometers
550.41 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
398.98 mi
Kilometers
642.1 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hereford
Sun, Apr 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Mon, Apr 13, 5:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-12T14:49
Arrive Hereford
Sun, Apr 12, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Irving
199.3 mi
03h 36m
To Hereford
199.6 mi
03h 36m

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

    1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown

    143 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock

    2952 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford

    30.4 mi · 34 min

  39. 39

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 26%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
US 60 West
30.4 mi · 8%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 7%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
342 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
03h 36m from Irving
Leave By
9:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Chance Rain Showers near Hereford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 399 miles (642.1 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.3 miles from Irving and 199.6 miles from Hereford.

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

The direct path is about 342 miles (550.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.21 one way or $106.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Chance Rain Showers near Hereford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Hereford. Straight-line distance: 342.01 mi (550.41 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Hereford

City in Texas, United States

Population14,389
Coordinates34.8152100, -102.3993200
Altitude1163
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Hereford (-102.39932, 34.81521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 642 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.08 gal
53.29 L · about $53.21
Round trip
$106.42
28.16 gal · 106.58 L
Estimated CO2
125.1 kg one way
Round trip: 250.3 kg / 552 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.21 $106.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.87 $119.74
Premium $4.59 $64.64 $129.28
Diesel $3.99 $56.22 $112.44

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 Hereford. The current time is 14:49:26.

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.