How far is Irving, TX from Nederland, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Nederland, TX is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
297.42 mi
05h 50m
Flight
262.45 mi
422.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.45 mi
Kilometers
422.38 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.42 mi
Kilometers
478.65 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nederland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Nederland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Irving
148.8 mi
02h 55m
To Nederland
148.6 mi
02h 55m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South

  29. 29

    Continue on Rusk Street

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    555 ft · 15 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road

    750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

    3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Denman Avenue

    38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on North Wheeler Avenue

    3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on US Highway 69 North

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North

  39. 39

    Continue on North Magnolia Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 69 South

    42.5 mi · 48 min · US Highway 69 South

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East: Lake Charles

    3013 ft · 1 min

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Lake Charles

    1.3 km · 60 sec

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 380: Martin Luther King Parkway, Magnolia Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East Frontage Road

    149 m · 14 sec · Interstate 10 East Frontage Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Gulf Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Street

  47. 47

    Keep slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Boston Avenue

    1187 ft · 34 sec · Boston Avenue

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 69 South
72.8 mi · 24%
C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 23%
East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi · 13%
US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 7%
US Highway 69 North
16.2 mi · 5%
Rusk Street
15.2 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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
02h 55m from Irving
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nederland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Irving and 148.6 miles from Nederland.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.68 one way or $79.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nederland.

Stop Ideas Near Alto

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 262.45 mi (422.38 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Nederland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,184
Coordinates29.9743800, -93.9924000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Nederland (-93.9924, 29.97438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.5 gal
39.73 L · about $39.68
Round trip
$79.36
21 gal · 79.46 L
Estimated CO2
93.3 kg one way
Round trip: 186.6 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.68 $79.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.65 $89.29
Premium $4.59 $48.21 $96.41
Diesel $3.99 $41.93 $83.85

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 Nederland. The current time is 23:06:02.

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.