How far is Irving, TX from Jollyville, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Jollyville, TX is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Jollyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Jollyville.
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Start on North Ohio Street
133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Turn slight right
120 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
40.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.4 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto McNeil Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · McNeil Road
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Turn right onto McNeil Drive
2.8 mi · 5 min · McNeil Drive
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Turn right onto Research Boulevard
142 m · 13 sec · Research Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pond Springs Road
3186 ft · 1 min · Pond Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pond Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Jollyville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Partly Sunny near Jollyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Jollyville?
The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Irving and 95.6 miles from Jollyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Partly Sunny near Jollyville.
Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacy-Lakeview.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Jollyville. Straight-line distance: 170.9 mi (275.03 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jollyville
Census designated place
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 30.4427000, -97.7750100 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jollyville (-97.77501, 30.4427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $25.55 | $51.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.74 | $57.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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