How far is Irving, TX from Pleasanton, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Pleasanton, TX is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.9 miles (452 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Pleasanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Pleasanton.
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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
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 97: Pleasanton, Floresville
1082 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto I-37 Frontage Road
1080 ft · 32 sec · I-37 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East State Highway 97
3.4 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 97
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
109 m · 13 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn sharp left
38 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Pleasanton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
TX 130 Toll South
Continue straight
86.1 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Partly Sunny near Pleasanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Pleasanton?
The road trip is about 324.6 miles (522.4 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.6 miles from Irving and 162.1 miles from Pleasanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.9 miles (452 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 5:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Partly Sunny near Pleasanton.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrell
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 Jarrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 280.83 mi (451.95 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasanton
Human settlement in Atascosa County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 11,007 |
| Coordinates | 28.9671900, -98.4786300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasanton (-98.47863, 28.96719)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.27 | $86.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.69 | $97.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.57 | $105.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
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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