How far is Irving, TX from Lavon, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Lavon, TX is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Lavon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Lavon.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike
1942 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1637 ft · 20 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward Jupiter Road
1530 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
2952 ft · 52 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto North Jupiter Road
1920 ft · 47 sec · North Jupiter Road
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Turn right onto East Plano Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway
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Continue on 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 14th Street
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Continue on West FM 544
1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544
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Continue on East FM 544
1 mi · 2 min · East FM 544
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Continue on FM 544
2.9 mi · 5 min · FM 544
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Turn left onto South State Highway 78
2968 ft · 1 min · South State Highway 78
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Continue on North State Highway 78
5.8 mi · 9 min · North State Highway 78
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Turn right onto Burnett Drive
48 m · 8 sec · Burnett Drive
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1974 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2533 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Forder Court
43 m · 6 sec · Forder Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forder Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Lavon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North State Highway 78
Continue on North State Highway 78
5.84 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Irving and Sunny near Lavon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Lavon?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Irving and 20.3 miles from Lavon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irving and Sunny near Lavon.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Lavon. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lavon
City in Collin County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 3,993 |
| Coordinates | 33.0276200, -96.4341500 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lavon (-96.43415, 33.02762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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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