How far is Irving, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Plano, TX is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Plano.
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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 km · 58 sec · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on East 6th Street
561 ft · 16 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn straight onto East State Highway 356
1620 ft · 52 sec · East State Highway 356
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Turn left onto South Loop 12
126 m · 9 sec · South Loop 12
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Take the ramp left toward Loop 12 North
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
4.5 mi · 5 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East
2673 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
1825 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto East 15th Street
3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Plano.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.34 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Plano?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Irving and 13.3 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Addison.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Plano. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.78 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.63 | $7.27 |
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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