How far is Murphy, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Murphy, TX to Irving, TX is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Dallas County, Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murphy and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murphy and Irving.
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Start on North Murphy Road
1259 ft · 29 sec · North Murphy Road
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Turn right onto West FM 544
1.1 km · 1 min · West FM 544
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Continue on 14th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 14th Street
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Continue on East Plano Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway
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Turn left onto Jupiter Road
1430 ft · 34 sec · Jupiter Road
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Turn slight right
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
2594 ft · 44 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll West
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1435 ft · 18 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas
2959 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
2224 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356
773 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop 12
666 ft · 17 sec · South Loop 12
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Turn right onto East State Highway 356
1622 ft · 46 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 Murphy and Irving.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
5.73 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murphy 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 Murphy to Irving?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Murphy and 15.3 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murphy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Addison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murphy and Irving. Straight-line distance: 23.93 mi (38.51 km).
#1 Murphy
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 20,844 |
| Coordinates | 33.0151200, -96.6130500 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
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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