How far is Irving, TX from Santa Fe, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Santa Fe, TX is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon 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 Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Santa Fe.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
2482 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Dallas
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2006 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
28.6 mi · 34 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 517: Dickinson
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 646
3.5 mi · 6 min · FM 646
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Turn right onto FM 1764
1.5 mi · 2 min · FM 1764
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1764
152 m · 16 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1764
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
2250 ft · 40 sec · Highway 6
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 6
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Santa Fe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
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 Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Irving and 142.5 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Irving and Partly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 261.24 mi (420.42 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,461 |
| Coordinates | 29.3780100, -95.1057600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Fe (-95.10576, 29.37801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.05 | $76.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
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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