How far is Irving, TX from Lucas, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Lucas, TX is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Lucas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Lucas.
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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
11.4 mi · 12 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethany Drive
944 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Central Expressway
89 m · 7 sec · South Central Expressway
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Turn right onto West Ridgemont Drive
2241 ft · 1 min · West Ridgemont Drive
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Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue
3210 ft · 1 min · South Greenville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Bethany Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Bethany Drive
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Continue on West Lucas Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lucas Road
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Lucas.
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 Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
11.4 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lucas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Lucas?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17.8 miles from Irving and 17.8 miles from Lucas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.72 one way or $9.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lucas.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Lucas. Straight-line distance: 28.54 mi (45.93 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lucas
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.0842900, -96.5766600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucas (-96.57666, 33.08429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
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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