How far is Irving, TX from Nacogdoches, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Nacogdoches, TX is about 175.2 miles (282 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
175.22 mi
03h 31m
Flight
158.01 mi
254.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.01 mi
Kilometers
254.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.22 mi
Kilometers
281.99 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nacogdoches
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Nacogdoches
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:58 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
Athens
TX

City in Texas

From Irving
87.6 mi
01h 45m
To Nacogdoches
87.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Nacogdoches.

  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 right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · C F Hawn Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 175 East

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East

  19. 19

    Continue on West Pine Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 175

    13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175

  21. 21

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street

    3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North

  25. 25

    Continue on North Dickinson Drive

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South

  27. 27

    Continue on North Marcus Street

    2809 ft · 42 sec · North Marcus Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East San Antonio Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East San Antonio Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East State Highway 21

    22.9 mi · 34 min · East State Highway 21

  30. 30

    Continue on Douglass Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Douglass Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    2942 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 39%
East State Highway 21
22.9 mi · 13%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 12%
US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 8%
US Highway 69 North
9.52 mi · 5%
US Highway 69 South
9.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

C F Hawn Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway

68.7 mi · 01h 15m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 45m from Irving
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nacogdoches.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Nacogdoches?

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (282 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Irving and 87.6 miles from Nacogdoches.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Athens

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

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

BUS

Tyler, TX

55 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Mineola

61 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

97 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

109 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Nacogdoches. Straight-line distance: 158.01 mi (254.3 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Nacogdoches

#2 Nacogdoches

Small city in Nacogdoches County, Texas

Population32,461
Coordinates31.6035100, -94.6554900
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Nacogdoches (-94.65549, 31.60351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.41 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.71
12.36 gal · 46.82 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.35 $46.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.55
Premium $4.59 $28.37 $56.74
Diesel $3.99 $24.68 $49.35

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 Nacogdoches. The current time is 00:35:11.

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.