How far is Irving, TX from Joshua, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Joshua, TX is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
46.98 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.3 mi
56.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.3 mi
Kilometers
56.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.98 mi
Kilometers
75.6 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Joshua
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Joshua
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Haltom City
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Irving
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Joshua
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway

    1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Airport Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

    2407 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    14 mi · 15 min · North South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 174 South: Cleburne, Wilshire Boulevard

    2237 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    1063 ft · 32 sec · East 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Freeway
21.1 mi · 45%
North South Freeway
14 mi · 30%
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.35 mi · 11%
West Irving Boulevard
2.85 mi · 6%
North Broadway Street
1.42 mi · 3%
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

14 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haltom City
00h 29m from Irving
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joshua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Haltom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Irving and 23.5 miles from Joshua.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joshua.

Stop Ideas Near Haltom City

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 Haltom City and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haltom City.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

8 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

51 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Joshua. Straight-line distance: 35.3 mi (56.81 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Joshua

City in Texas, USA

Population8,202
Coordinates32.4615300, -97.3880700
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Joshua (-97.38807, 32.46153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.68 gal
6.37 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.36 gal · 12.74 L
Estimated CO2
14.9 kg one way
Round trip: 29.9 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.14 $14.29
Premium $4.59 $7.71 $15.43
Diesel $3.99 $6.71 $13.42

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 Joshua. The current time is 23:04:04.

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.