How far is Joshua, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Joshua, TX to Irving, TX is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.16 mi
00h 54m
Flight
35.3 mi
56.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.3 mi
Kilometers
56.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.16 mi
Kilometers
82.34 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Joshua
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joshua
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joshua
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Haltom City
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Joshua
23.4 mi
00h 27m
To Irving
27.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Joshua and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 12th Street

    1063 ft · 35 sec · East 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

    1325 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W North
14.5 mi · 28%
Airport Freeway
12.8 mi · 25%
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5.35 mi · 10%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 9%
West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5%
SH 183 TEXpress
2.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 35W North

Merge slight left

14.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haltom City
00h 27m from Joshua
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 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?

Haltom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Joshua and 27.7 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haltom City

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 Haltom City and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haltom City.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

8 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

51 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joshua and Irving. Straight-line distance: 35.3 mi (56.81 km).

Joshua

#1 Joshua

City in Texas, USA

Population8,202
Coordinates32.4615300, -97.3880700
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East 12th Street (-97.388064, 32.461397)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.60
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.80 $13.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.65 $15.31
Premium $4.59 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $3.99 $7.19 $14.37

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 Joshua and Irving. The current time is 19:31:09.

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.