How far is Kerrville, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to Irving, TX is about 285 miles (458.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.01 mi
05h 03m
Flight
230.7 mi
371.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.7 mi
Kilometers
371.28 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.01 mi
Kilometers
458.68 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Kerrville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kerrville
2026-04-22T18:32
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kerrville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Kerrville
146.6 mi
02h 31m
To Irving
138.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Kerrville and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281

    15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Ranch Road 1431

    3268 ft · 1 min · West Ranch Road 1431

  13. 13

    Continue on East Ranch Road 1431

    11.6 mi · 16 min · East Ranch Road 1431

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

    7 mi · 9 min · South Farm-to-Market Road 1174

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald W Reagan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Boulevard

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    97 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  32. 32

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
97.3 mi · 34%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 17%
East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 10%
North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 6%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 5%
East Ranch Road 1431
11.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 31m from Kerrville
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kerrville 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 Kerrville to Irving?

The road trip is about 285 miles (458.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Kerrville and 138.4 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and Irving. Straight-line distance: 230.7 mi (371.28 km).

Kerrville

#1 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-99.140419, 30.047345)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.07 L · about $38.02
Round trip
$76.03
20.12 gal · 76.14 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $38.02 $76.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.78 $85.55
Premium $4.59 $46.19 $92.37
Diesel $3.99 $40.17 $80.34

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Kerrville and Irving. The current time is 18:32:12.

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.