How far is Kennedale, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Kennedale, TX to Irving, TX is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
31.03 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.82 mi
31.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.82 mi
Kilometers
31.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.93 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Kennedale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennedale
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kennedale
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
Hurst
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Kennedale
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Irving
16.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Municipal Drive

    41 m · 11 sec · Municipal Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    130 m · 14 sec · West 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Corry A Edwards Drive

    1471 ft · 43 sec · Corry A Edwards Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Kennedale Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Kennedale Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Interstate 20

    691 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 20

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 North, US 287 North

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 820 North

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  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 Kennedale 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 820 North
11.1 mi · 36%
Airport Freeway
5 mi · 16%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 14%
West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi · 9%
SH 183 TEXpress
2.51 mi · 8%
West Kennedale Parkway
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 820 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 820 North

9.48 mi · 00h 12m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurst
00h 18m from Kennedale
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Kennedale and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Hurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Kennedale and 16.3 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kennedale and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Hurst

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 Hurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 9.9 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 Hurst.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

17 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

35 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennedale and Irving. Straight-line distance: 19.82 mi (31.89 km).

Kennedale

#1 Kennedale

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population8,620
Coordinates32.6468000, -97.2258500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.225597, 32.646784)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.24
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.12 $8.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.63 $9.27
Premium $4.59 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $3.99 $4.35 $8.70

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 Kennedale and Irving. The current time is 02:14:41.

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.