How far is Lago Vista, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Lago Vista, TX to Irving, TX is about 204 miles (328.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lago Vista and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lago Vista and Irving.
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Start on Park Drive
2398 ft · 2 min · Park Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
667 ft · 29 sec · Park Drive
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Continue on Park Drive
21 m · 6 sec · Park Drive
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Turn left onto Lohman Ford Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lohman Ford Road
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Turn right onto RM 1431
7.5 mi · 11 min · RM 1431
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Continue on West Whitestone Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Whitestone Boulevard
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Turn left onto West New Hope Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West New Hope Drive
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Turn right onto North Lakeline Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Lakeline Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Whitestone Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Whitestone Boulevard
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Continue on East Whitestone Boulevard
8.6 mi · 12 min · East Whitestone Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Interstate 35
828 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1.2 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North
2139 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway
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Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop 12
1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12
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Turn left onto East State Highway 356
1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356
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Continue on East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
18 m · 3 sec · North 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 Lago Vista and Irving.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
74 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lago Vista and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lago Vista to Irving?
The road trip is about 204 miles (328.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Lago Vista and 101.7 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lago Vista and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Waco City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.
Waco, TX
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lago Vista and Irving. Straight-line distance: 173.75 mi (279.62 km).
#1 Lago Vista
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,943 |
| Coordinates | 30.4602000, -97.9883500 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.61 | $61.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.06 | $66.11 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
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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