How far is Irving, TX from Sachse, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Sachse, TX is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.75 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.38 mi
37.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Irving.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.71 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sachse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Sachse
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Irving
16.4 mi
00h 20m
To Sachse
16.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1 km · 58 sec · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East 6th Street

    561 ft · 16 sec · East 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 356

    1620 ft · 52 sec · East State Highway 356

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Loop 12

    126 m · 9 sec · South Loop 12

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Loop 12 North

    751 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 East

    2673 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike

    1248 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT East: President George Bush Turnpike

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 78: Wylie, Garland

    901 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 78 North: Crist Road, Wylie

    534 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 78 North: Wylie

    1335 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lavon Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lavon Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 78

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 78

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 78

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
6.25 mi · 19%
North Central Expressway
5.7 mi · 17%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
4.47 mi · 14%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.37 mi · 13%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.61 mi · 8%
North Stemmons Freeway
2.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

6.25 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 20m from Irving
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sachse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Irving and 16.3 miles from Sachse.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Irving and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sachse.

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

20 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Sachse. Straight-line distance: 23.38 mi (37.62 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Sachse

#2 Sachse

City in Texas, United States

Population25,964
Coordinates32.9762300, -96.5952700
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Sachse (-96.59527, 32.97623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.69
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.35 $8.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.59 $5.28 $10.56
Diesel $3.99 $4.59 $9.18

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Sachse. The current time is 23:14:05.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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