How far is Kirby, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Kirby, TX to Irving, TX is about 294 miles (473.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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
293.99 mi
04h 32m
Flight
246.6 mi
396.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.6 mi
Kilometers
396.87 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.99 mi
Kilometers
473.13 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Return by in Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirby
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirby
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
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Kirby
138.9 mi
02h 16m
To Irving
155.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redding Drive

    141 m · 26 sec · Redding Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Autumn Lane

    981 ft · 45 sec · Autumn Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crown Lane

    773 ft · 39 sec · Crown Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Crest Lane

    656 ft · 31 sec · Crest Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Binz-Engleman Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Binz-Engleman Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    856 ft · 39 sec · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wehman Drive

    1027 ft · 47 sec · Wehman Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 410 North

    643 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  27. 27

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
188 mi · 64%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 16%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.63 mi · 2%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
246.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
02h 16m from Kirby
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirby 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 Kirby to Irving?

The road trip is about 294 miles (473.1 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Kirby and 155.2 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.19 one way or $78.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Temple, 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 Temple.

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirby and Irving. Straight-line distance: 246.6 mi (396.87 km).

Kirby

#1 Kirby

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,719
Coordinates29.4632900, -98.3855700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Redding Drive (-98.385558, 29.463241)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.37 gal
39.27 L · about $39.19
Round trip
$78.38
20.74 gal · 78.54 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.3 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.19 $78.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.09 $88.19
Premium $4.59 $47.61 $95.22
Diesel $3.99 $41.41 $82.81

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 Kirby and Irving. The current time is 22:37:55.

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.