How far is Irving, TX from Lake Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Lake Dallas, TX is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Lake Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Lake Dallas.
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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 km · 58 sec · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on East 6th Street
561 ft · 16 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 356
1620 ft · 52 sec · East State Highway 356
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Turn left onto South Loop 12
126 m · 9 sec · South Loop 12
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Take the ramp left toward Loop 12 North
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
18.8 mi · 21 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lake Dallas Drive
543 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway
2132 ft · 45 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
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Turn right onto South Lake Dallas Drive
2065 ft · 1 min · South Lake Dallas Drive
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Turn straight
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1138 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Lake Dallas.
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.
North Stemmons Freeway
Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
18.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Lake Dallas?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Irving and 13.2 miles from Lake Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 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 Lake Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Lake Dallas. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.69 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Dallas
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 33.1192900, -97.0255600 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dallas (-97.02556, 33.11929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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