How far is Luling, TX from Irving, TX?
Fastest route
The distance from Luling, Texas 78648 to Irving, Texas is approximately 248 miles (400 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours and 38 minutes via I-35 N. The fastest route is recommended due to traffic conditions. This route includes tolls.
Directions
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🚗 Take TX-130 N in Lockhart from US-183 Hwy N.
- Head west on E Pierce St toward S Magnolia Ave.
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Magnolia Ave.
- Continue straight onto N Magnolia Ave/US-183 Hwy N.
- Continue to follow US-183 Hwy N.
- Pass by Golden Chick (on the right in 14 mi).
- Keep right to continue on N Colorado St.
- Use any lane to take the ramp onto TX-130 N.
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🛣️ Continue on TX-130 N. Take I-35 N and I-35E N to S Loop 12/S Walton Walker Blvd in Irving. Take the exit toward TX-356/Irving Blvd from TX-12 Loop N (Toll road).
- Continue on TX-130 N.
- Take I-35 N.
- Merge onto I-35 N.
- Continue onto Monarch Hwy/Purple Heart Trail.
- Continue onto I-35 N/Monarch Hwy/Purple Heart Trail.
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-35E N, follow signs for Interstate 35E/Dallas.
- Take exit 418A to merge onto I-20 W toward Ft Worth.
- Take exit 460 for TX-408 Spur.
- Continue onto TX-408 Spur N.
- Continue onto TX-12 Loop N.
- Take the exit toward TX-356/Irving Blvd.
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🚗 Follow E Irving Blvd, E 6th St, and S Hastings St to W Irving Blvd.
- Follow E Irving Blvd.
- Follow E 6th St.
- Follow S Hastings St.
- Merge onto S Loop 12/S Walton Walker Blvd.
- Turn right onto E Irving Blvd.
- Turn left to stay on E Irving Blvd.
- Turn left to stay on E Irving Blvd.
- Turn left onto Balleywood Rd.
- Slight right toward E 6th St.
- Slight right onto E 6th St.
- Turn right onto S Hastings St.
- Turn left after Burger King (on the left).
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚘 Ensure your vehicle has sufficient fuel for the journey.
- 🕒 Check for any updated traffic conditions before starting your trip.
- 💳 Keep some cash or a payment card handy for tolls on the route.
- 📱 Use a GPS or navigation app for real-time directions and traffic updates.
- 🍽️ Plan for food and restroom breaks along the way, especially during longer drives.
- 🛣️ Stay alert and obey traffic laws while driving.
- 🚦 Familiarize yourself with the major highway exits and road signs on the route.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
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 Luling and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luling and Irving.
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Start on East Pierce Street
6 m · 4 sec · East Pierce Street
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Luling 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
64.7 mi · 01h 06m
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 Cloudy leaving Luling and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luling to Irving?
The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from Luling and 124.1 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Luling and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy
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 Bruceville-Eddy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luling and Irving. Straight-line distance: 220.4 mi (354.7 km).
#1 Luling
City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA
| Population | 5,829 |
| Coordinates | 29.6805100, -97.6475000 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $33.07 | $66.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.21 | $74.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.94 | $69.88 |
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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