How far is Nederland, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Nederland, TX to Irving, TX is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.7 mi
05h 02m
Flight
262.45 mi
422.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.45 mi
Kilometers
422.38 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.7 mi
Kilometers
509.68 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Return by in Nederland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nederland
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nederland
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
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Nederland
149.8 mi
02h 31m
To Irving
167 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
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 Nederland and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Avenue

    1187 ft · 39 sec · Boston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Twin City Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Twin City Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 347

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Highway 347

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North

    2715 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

    900 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  23. 23

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

    1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  39. 39

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  40. 40

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nederland 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
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 North
98.7 mi · 31%
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi · 25%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 17%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.25 mi · 2%
US 69
6.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 69 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

93.6 mi · 01h 47m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
02h 31m from Nederland
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nederland 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 Nederland to Irving?

The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Nederland and 167 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nederland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Alto

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nederland and Irving. Straight-line distance: 262.45 mi (422.38 km).

Nederland

#1 Nederland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,184
Coordinates29.9743800, -93.9924000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Avenue (-93.992458, 29.97442)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.3 L · about $42.21
Round trip
$84.42
22.34 gal · 84.6 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.21 $84.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.49 $94.99
Premium $4.59 $51.28 $102.56
Diesel $3.99 $44.60 $89.20

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 Nederland and Irving. The current time is 19:49:10.

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.