How far is Irving, TX from Hudson, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Hudson, TX is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.59 mi
03h 33m
Flight
163.61 mi
263.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.61 mi
Kilometers
263.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.59 mi
Kilometers
292.24 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 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
Athens
TX

City in Texas

From Irving
90.8 mi
01h 46m
To Hudson
90.8 mi
01h 46m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1041 ft · 22 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto John Redditt Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John Redditt Drive

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 94: Hudson, Groveton

    1890 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto West Frank Avenue

    2229 ft · 37 sec · West Frank Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Ted Trout Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ted Trout Drive

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Mount Carmel Road

    2807 ft · 1 min · Mount Carmel Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Towering Oak

    37 m · 5 sec · Towering Oak

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Towering Oak

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 38%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 11%
US Highway 69 South
20.8 mi · 11%
Rusk Street
15.2 mi · 8%
US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 7%
US Highway 69 North
9.52 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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
163.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 46m from Irving
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Irving and 90.8 miles from Hudson.

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

The direct path is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

55 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

109 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 163.61 mi (263.3 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Hudson

City in Angelina County, Texas, United States

Population5,288
Coordinates31.3226800, -94.7782600
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Hudson (-94.77826, 31.32268)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.26 L · about $24.22
Round trip
$48.45
12.82 gal · 48.52 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.22 $48.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.51
Premium $4.59 $29.43 $58.86
Diesel $3.99 $25.60 $51.19

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 Hudson. The current time is 04:07:20.

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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.