How far is Irving, TX from Highland Park, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
11.79 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.21 mi
14.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.21 mi
Kilometers
14.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.79 mi
Kilometers
18.97 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-15T22:13
Arrive Highland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Irving
5.9 mi
00h 11m
To Highland Park
5.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Highland Park.

  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 km · 58 sec · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East 6th Street

    561 ft · 16 sec · East 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 356

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 356

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 356

    1642 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 356

  7. 7

    Continue on Irving Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Irving Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Commonwealth Drive

    2188 ft · 50 sec · Commonwealth Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    953 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South

    561 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, Victory Avenue

    586 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    1745 ft · 41 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1787 ft · 54 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dallas North Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lemmon Avenue

    883 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Lomo Alto Drive

    2697 ft · 1 min · Lomo Alto Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bordeaux Avenue

    1428 ft · 45 sec · Bordeaux Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Douglas Avenue

    1918 ft · 57 sec · Douglas Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Beverly Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Beverly Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Saint John's Drive

    135 m · 20 sec · Saint John's Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cornell Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Cornell Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cornell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
211.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Stemmons Freeway
2.51 mi · 21%
Irving Boulevard
1.82 mi · 15%
East State Highway 356
1.32 mi · 11%
Dallas North Tollway
0.92 mi · 8%
Beverly Drive
0.82 mi · 7%
West 2nd Street
0.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Stemmons Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

1.97 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 11m from Irving
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Highland Park?

The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Irving and 5.9 miles from Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 3.4 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 9.21 mi (14.82 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Highland Park

#2 Highland Park

Town in Texas

Population9,050
Coordinates32.8334600, -96.7919500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Highland Park (-96.79195, 32.83346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.57 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.10
0.82 gal · 3.14 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.55 $3.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.59 $1.88 $3.76
Diesel $3.99 $1.64 $3.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Highland Park. The current time is 22:13:01.

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.