How far is Lamesa, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Lamesa, TX to Irving, TX is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
319.07 mi
04h 51m
Flight
290.61 mi
467.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.61 mi
Kilometers
467.69 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.07 mi
Kilometers
513.49 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Sun, Apr 12, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Lamesa
Mon, Apr 13, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamesa
2026-04-12T14:51
Arrive Irving
Sun, Apr 12, 7:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamesa
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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Lamesa
164.2 mi
02h 25m
To Irving
154.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lynn Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dallas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87

  5. 5

    Continue on William Crooker Highway

    1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87

  7. 7

    Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway

    131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    825 ft · 19 sec · West Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene

    539 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    243.3 mi · 4 hr 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
243 mi · 76%
North US Highway 87
20.5 mi · 6%
South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

243 mi · 04h 06m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
290.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 25m from Lamesa
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lamesa and 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 Lamesa to Irving?

The road trip is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Lamesa and 154.9 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.55 one way or $85.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lamesa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamesa and Irving. Straight-line distance: 290.61 mi (467.69 km).

Lamesa

#1 Lamesa

City in Texas, USA

Population9,131
Coordinates32.7376000, -101.9509900
Altitude912
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-101.951053, 32.737788)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.62 L · about $42.55
Round trip
$85.10
22.52 gal · 85.24 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.55 $85.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.88 $95.76
Premium $4.59 $51.69 $103.39
Diesel $3.99 $44.96 $89.92

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamesa and Irving. The current time is 14:51:38.

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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.