How far is Lampasas, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Lampasas, TX to Irving, TX is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lampasas and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampasas and Irving.
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Start on East 4th Street
34 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Key Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive
860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 W North, US 377 North: Denton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North South Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
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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 Lampasas and Irving.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 281
Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lampasas 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 Lampasas to Irving?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glen Rose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Lampasas and 87.5 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lampasas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Rose
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Rose.
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McGregor
Waco, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lampasas and Irving. Straight-line distance: 140.88 mi (226.73 km).
#1 Lampasas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,119 |
| Coordinates | 31.0637800, -98.1817000 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.17 | $46.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.06 | $52.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.14 | $56.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.48 | $48.95 |
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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