How far is Irving, TX from Monon, IN?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Monon, IN is about 958.7 miles (1542.9 km), with a travel time of about 17h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 786.2 miles (1265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 34h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Monon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Monon.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Turn slight right
120 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
2482 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
174.5 mi · 2 hr 59 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
130.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
119.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Gilman, Chatsworth
1642 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1700 N
2101 ft · 40 sec · County Road 1700 N
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Turn left onto South Crescent Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Crescent Street
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Continue on County Road 1800 North
6 mi · 9 min · County Road 1800 North
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road 1800 N
5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road 1800 N
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Continue on West Walnut Street
12.7 mi · 20 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto County Road 900 South
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road 900 South
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 900 South
5.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 900 South
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Continue on West 1000 South
19.4 mi · 27 min · West 1000 South
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Turn right onto North Market Street
25 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Monon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
174 mi · 02h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Irving and Sunny near Monon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Monon?
The road trip is about 958.7 miles (1542.9 km) and usually takes 17h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Joiner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 478.7 miles from Irving and 480 miles from Monon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 786.2 miles (1265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 172.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $118.03 one way or $236.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 300.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Irving and Monon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Irving and Sunny near Monon.
Stop Ideas Near Joiner
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 Joiner.
Central Station
Walnut Ridge
Newbern–Dyersburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Monon. Straight-line distance: 786.16 mi (1265.2 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monon
City in White County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,231 |
| Coordinates | 40.8678200, -86.8789000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monon (-86.8789, 40.86782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 31h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 23h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 11h 57m |
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 | $3.49 | $118.03 | $236.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.00 | $135.22 | $270.44 |
| Premium | $4.38 | $148.01 | $296.01 |
| Diesel | $5.60 | $189.58 | $379.17 |
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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