How far is Irving, TX from Progreso, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Progreso, TX is about 541.9 miles (872.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 468.4 miles (753.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Progreso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Progreso.
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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
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
2577 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1015: International Boulevard
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto East Expressway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · East Expressway 83
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Turn right onto International Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · International Boulevard
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Continue on International Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · International Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Palm Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · East Palm Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palm Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Progreso.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Progreso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Progreso?
The road trip is about 541.9 miles (872.1 km) and usually takes 09h 31m 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?
Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.5 miles from Irving and 270.4 miles from Progreso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 468.4 miles (753.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 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 $72.25 one way or $144.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Progreso.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Schertz EMS
Converse City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Austin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Progreso. Straight-line distance: 468.36 mi (753.76 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Progreso
City in Hidalgo County, Texas
| Population | 5,979 |
| Coordinates | 26.0923000, -97.9572200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Progreso (-97.95722, 26.0923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 872 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 45m |
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 | $72.25 | $144.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $81.30 | $162.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $87.78 | $175.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $76.35 | $152.69 |
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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