How far is Irving, TX from Missouri City, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Missouri City, TX is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.62 mi
04h 51m
Flight
236 mi
379.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236 mi
Kilometers
379.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.62 mi
Kilometers
432.3 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Missouri City
Mon, Apr 20, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Mon, Apr 20, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-19T20:07
Arrive Missouri City
Mon, Apr 20, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Irving
134.5 mi
02h 25m
To Missouri City
134.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Missouri City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Missouri City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

    57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth

    2482 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas

    1813 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston

    2006 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

    221.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

    2869 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  19. 19

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  22. 22

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Stafford

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Gessner Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Gessner Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    107 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    66 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    83 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Texas Parkway

    68 m · 4 sec · Texas Parkway

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    23 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Missouri City.

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
223 mi · 83%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
20.1 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.26 mi · 2%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.59 mi · 2%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
2.84 mi · 1%
West Sam Houston Parkway South
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway

221 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
236 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 25m from Irving
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irving and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Missouri City?

The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Irving and 134.1 miles from Missouri City.

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

The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leona, 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 Leona.

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Missouri City. Straight-line distance: 236 mi (379.8 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Missouri City

#2 Missouri City

The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population75,457
Coordinates29.6185700, -95.5377200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Missouri City (-95.53772, 29.61857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.88 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.65
18.96 gal · 71.76 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.82 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.31 $80.62
Premium $4.59 $43.52 $87.05
Diesel $3.99 $37.85 $75.71

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Missouri City. The current time is 20:07:32.

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.