How far is Irving, TX from Mineral Wells, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Mineral Wells, TX is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.08 mi
01h 31m
Flight
67.59 mi
108.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.59 mi
Kilometers
108.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.08 mi
Kilometers
124.05 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Wells
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Mineral Wells
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
White Settlement
TX

City in Texas

From Irving
38.5 mi
00h 45m
To Mineral Wells
38.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Mineral Wells.

  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

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ric Williamson Memorial Highway, Old Brock Road

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    871 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mineral Wells Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 180 East

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 180 East

  21. 21

    Continue on East Hubbard Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hubbard Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Oak Avenue

    85 m · 11 sec · South Oak Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southeast 1st Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
21.3 mi · 28%
Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 17%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 17%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 9%
Airport Freeway
6.49 mi · 8%
West Irving Boulevard
2.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

15.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Settlement
00h 45m from Irving
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Mineral Wells?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

White Settlement is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Irving and 38.6 miles from Mineral Wells.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.28 one way or $20.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Mineral Wells.

Stop Ideas Near White Settlement

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Settlement, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Settlement.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

13 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

46 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

61 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 67.59 mi (108.78 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Mineral Wells

#2 Mineral Wells

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

Population15,219
Coordinates32.8084600, -98.1128200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Mineral Wells (-98.11282, 32.80846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.28
Round trip
$20.56
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.28 $20.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.13
Premium $4.59 $12.49 $24.98
Diesel $3.99 $10.86 $21.72

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 Mineral Wells. The current time is 21:44:40.

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.