How far is Irving, TX from Southlake, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Southlake, TX is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.14 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.89 mi
22.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.19 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southlake
Sun, May 31, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Sun, May 31, 2:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-05-31T01:37
Arrive Southlake
Sun, May 31, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 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
Coppell
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Irving
9.1 mi
00h 13m
To Southlake
9.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    116 m · 15 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North O'Connor Road

    4.1 mi · 9 min · North O'Connor Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West John W. Carpenter Freeway

    578 ft · 11 sec · West John W. Carpenter Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 114 West

    781 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    137 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto SH 114 TEXpress

    10 mi · 11 min · SH 114 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kimball Avenue

    867 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

    1.2 km · 1 min · East State Highway 114

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue

    1110 ft · 35 sec · North Kimball Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Southlake Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Southlake Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Southlake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 114 TEXpress
9.95 mi · 55%
North O'Connor Road
4.09 mi · 23%
West John W Carpenter Freeway
1.58 mi · 9%
East Southlake Boulevard
1.06 mi · 6%
East State Highway 114
0.74 mi · 4%
North Kimball Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SH 114 TEXpress

Merge slight left onto SH 114 TEXpress

9.95 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coppell
00h 13m from Irving
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Irving and Mostly Clear near Southlake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Coppell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Irving and 9.1 miles from Southlake.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irving and Mostly Clear near Southlake.

Stop Ideas Near Coppell

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 Coppell and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 14.4 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 7.5 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
City of Southlake
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

28 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

37 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

41 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Southlake. Straight-line distance: 13.89 mi (22.35 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Southlake

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population32,280
Coordinates32.9412400, -97.1341800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Southlake (-97.13418, 32.94124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.84
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.42 $4.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.59 $2.94 $5.88
Diesel $3.99 $2.56 $5.11

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Southlake. The current time is 01:37:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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