How far is Irving, TX from Sanger, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Sanger, TX is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Sanger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Sanger.
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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
30.7 mi · 33 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 455: Pilot Point, Bolivar
1034 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Street
2046 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Street
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Turn right onto West Chapman Drive
1373 ft · 31 sec · West Chapman Drive
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1283 ft · 26 sec · North 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Sanger.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Stemmons Freeway
Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway
30.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Sanger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Sanger?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Irving and 23.9 miles from Sanger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Cloudy near Sanger.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Southlake
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Village.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Sanger. Straight-line distance: 40.12 mi (64.56 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanger
City in Denton County, Texas, United States
| Population | 9,133 |
| Coordinates | 33.3631700, -97.1739000 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanger (-97.1739, 33.36317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.19 | $14.37 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
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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