How far is Irving, TX from Kermit, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Kermit, TX is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392.38 mi
06h 58m
Flight
364.65 mi
586.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
364.65 mi
Kilometers
586.84 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.38 mi
Kilometers
631.47 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Kermit
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 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
10:02 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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Irving
195.9 mi
03h 29m
To Kermit
196.5 mi
03h 29m

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
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    299.7 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 338: Odessa

    1015 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    72 m · 5 sec · East Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast Loop 338

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Southeast Loop 338

  19. 19

    Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 191 East

    2413 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 191 East

  21. 21

    Continue on East 42nd Street

    5.6 mi · 7 min · East 42nd Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kermit Highway

    1996 ft · 35 sec · Kermit Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 302

    40.4 mi · 52 min · State Highway 302

  24. 24

    Continue on East Jim Sharp Boulevard

    2638 ft · 48 sec · East Jim Sharp Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Poplar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Poplar Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Austin Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East Austin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
306 mi · 78%
State Highway 302
40.4 mi · 10%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
Airport Freeway
6.49 mi · 2%
East 42nd Street
5.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

300 mi · 05h 04m

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
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
364.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 29m from Irving
Leave By
10:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.9 miles from Irving and 196.5 miles from Kermit.

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

The direct path is about 364.6 miles (586.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Kermit.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Kermit. Straight-line distance: 364.65 mi (586.84 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kermit

City in Texas, United States

Population6,367
Coordinates31.8576300, -103.0926700
Altitude872
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Kermit (-103.09267, 31.85763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 631 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.85 gal
52.41 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
27.7 gal · 104.82 L
Estimated CO2
123.1 kg one way
Round trip: 246.2 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.89 $117.78
Premium $4.59 $63.59 $127.17
Diesel $3.99 $55.30 $110.61

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 Kermit. The current time is 05:18:01.

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.