How far is Irving, TX from Richardson, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Richardson, TX is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Richardson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Richardson.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Main Street
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Central Expressway
2886 ft · 57 sec · South Central Expressway
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Turn right onto West Polk Street
1559 ft · 48 sec · West Polk Street
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Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · South Greenville Avenue
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Turn right
17 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 Richardson.
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.
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
4.47 mi · 00h 05m
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 Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Richardson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Richardson?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Irving and 9.8 miles from Richardson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Richardson.
Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Richardson. Straight-line distance: 15.74 mi (25.33 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richardson
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 121,112 |
| Coordinates | 32.9481800, -96.7297200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richardson (-96.72972, 32.94818)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
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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