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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
81 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Municipal Drive
41 m · 11 sec · Municipal Drive
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
130 m · 14 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Corry A Edwards Drive
1471 ft · 43 sec · Corry A Edwards Drive
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Turn left onto West Kennedale Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Kennedale Parkway
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
691 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 North, US 287 North
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 820 North
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
992 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Ohio Street
133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Keller Watertower
City of Irving, City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hurst.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennedale and Irving. Straight-line distance: 19.82 mi (31.89 km).
#1 Kennedale
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,620 |
| Coordinates | 32.6468000, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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