How far is Irving, TX from Wharton, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Wharton, TX is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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 37m.
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 Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Wharton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Wharton.
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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
5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
862 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Austin Street
1160 ft · 25 sec · Austin Street
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Turn left onto 13th Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
574 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Front Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
9.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on North Meyer Street
14.1 mi · 18 min · North Meyer Street
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Turn right onto Legion Street
1580 ft · 43 sec · Legion Street
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Turn right
23.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto West Caney Street
80 m · 14 sec · West Caney Street
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Turn right onto Polk Street
111 m · 18 sec · Polk Street
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Turn right onto West Milam Street
47 m · 3 sec · West Milam Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Milam Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Wharton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Wharton?
The road trip is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?
Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Irving and 146.5 miles from Wharton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 5:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.11 one way or $78.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Wharton.
Stop Ideas Near Calvert
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 Calvert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Wharton. Straight-line distance: 247.11 mi (397.69 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wharton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 29.3116400, -96.1027400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wharton (-96.10274, 29.31164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.11 | $78.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.52 | $95.03 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
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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