How far is Muleshoe, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Muleshoe, TX to Irving, TX is about 405.1 miles (652 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
405.15 mi
06h 03m
Flight
346.61 mi
557.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.61 mi
Kilometers
557.82 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
405.15 mi
Kilometers
652.03 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Muleshoe
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muleshoe
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muleshoe
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Trent
TX

Texas

From Muleshoe
204.6 mi
03h 01m
To Irving
200.6 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
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 Muleshoe and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Street

    20 m · 7 sec · North 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East American Boulevard

    17.8 mi · 18 min · East American Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue Q

    4 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q

  6. 6

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  8. 8

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  10. 10

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  22. 22

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  25. 25

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

    992 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South 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 Muleshoe 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 45%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 18%
East American Boulevard
67.7 mi · 17%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 3%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
346.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trent
03h 01m from Muleshoe
Leave By
11:52 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muleshoe 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 Muleshoe to Irving?

The road trip is about 405.1 miles (652 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 204.6 miles from Muleshoe and 200.6 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 346.6 miles (557.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.04 one way or $108.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trent

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Trent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trent.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muleshoe and Irving. Straight-line distance: 346.61 mi (557.82 km).

Muleshoe

#1 Muleshoe

City in Texas, USA

Population4,822
Coordinates34.2264700, -102.7238300
Altitude1156
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Street (-102.723764, 34.226431)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 652 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.3 gal
54.12 L · about $54.04
Round trip
$108.08
28.6 gal · 108.24 L
Estimated CO2
127.1 kg one way
Round trip: 254.2 kg / 560 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.04 $108.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.80 $121.61
Premium $4.59 $65.65 $131.30
Diesel $3.99 $57.10 $114.20

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 Muleshoe and Irving. The current time is 21:48:32.

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.