How far is Irving, TX from Plainview, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Plainview, TX is about 386.6 miles (622.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
386.58 mi
06h 43m
Flight
290 mi
466.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290 mi
Kilometers
466.71 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.58 mi
Kilometers
622.14 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainview
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Fri, Oct 16, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-10-15T13:39
Arrive Plainview
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Merkel
TX

City in Texas

From Irving
193.1 mi
03h 21m
To Plainview
193.4 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  24. 24

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  26. 26

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  29. 29

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    44 mi · 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 27 Business: Plainview

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Business I-27

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Business I-27

  33. 33

    Continue on South Columbia Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Columbia Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 49%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 19%
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
44 mi · 11%
Highway 84
20 mi · 5%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.6 mi
290 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merkel
03h 21m from Irving
Leave By
10:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 386.6 miles (622.1 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Merkel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.1 miles from Irving and 193.4 miles from Plainview.

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

The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $52.36 one way or $104.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Plainview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 290 mi (466.71 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plainview

Located in the Texas Panhandle within Hale County, this municipality rests on the semi-arid Llano Estacado plateau at an elevation of 3,363 feet.

Population0
Coordinates34.1847900, -101.7068400
Altitude1025
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Plainview (-101.70684, 34.18479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 622 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.64 gal
51.64 L · about $52.36
Round trip
$104.73
27.28 gal · 103.28 L
Estimated CO2
121.2 kg one way
Round trip: 242.4 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $52.36 $104.73
Mid-grade $4.35 $59.29 $118.59
Premium $4.72 $64.42 $128.84
Diesel $5.78 $78.78 $157.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Plainview. The current time is 13:39:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.