How far is Irving, TX from Lampasas, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Lampasas, TX is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Lampasas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Lampasas.
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Start on North Ohio Street
18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth
2781 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1254 ft · 21 sec · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30, US 287 South, US 377 South, TX 180: Dallas, Abilene
1789 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West, US 377 South, TX 180 West: Abilene
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Turn slight left
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
34 m · 3 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Lampasas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South US Highway 281
Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Lampasas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Lampasas?
The road trip is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Glen Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Irving and 85.9 miles from Lampasas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.94 one way or $45.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Lampasas.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Rose.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
McGregor
Waco, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Lampasas. Straight-line distance: 140.88 mi (226.73 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lampasas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,119 |
| Coordinates | 31.0637800, -98.1817000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lampasas (-98.1817, 31.06378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.87 | $55.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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