How far is Orange County, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Orange County, TX to Irving, TX is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange County and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Irving.
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Start on Kristi Lane
2315 ft · 2 min · Kristi Lane
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
73 m · 13 sec · Lawrence Road
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Turn right onto Glenwood Drive
2117 ft · 2 min · Glenwood Drive
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Turn left
1944 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto West I-10 Service Road
2005 ft · 55 sec · West I-10 Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
2818 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12
3277 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North
593 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
1057 ft · 21 sec · North Walton Walker Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.3 mi · 2 min · North 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 Orange County and Irving.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Orange County and Partly Sunny near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange County to Irving?
The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 151 miles from Orange County and 168.3 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orange County and Partly Sunny near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Alto
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 Alto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Irving. Straight-line distance: 258.87 mi (416.61 km).
#1 Orange County
County in Texas, United States
| Population | 82,878 |
| Coordinates | 30.1213100, -93.8939000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $3.84 | $43.27 | $86.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $48.99 | $97.98 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $53.23 | $106.46 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $65.10 | $130.19 |
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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