How far is Palo Pinto County, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Palo Pinto County, TX to Irving, TX is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.45 mi
01h 41m
Flight
79.35 mi
127.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.35 mi
Kilometers
127.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.45 mi
Kilometers
145.56 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in Palo Pinto County
Thu, Oct 15, 5:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palo Pinto County
2026-10-15T13:43
Arrive Irving
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palo Pinto County
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Willow Park
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Palo Pinto County
45.5 mi
00h 50m
To Irving
45 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89ยฐF
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
89ยฐF
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palo Pinto County and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palo Pinto County and Irving.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 mi ยท 4 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 180

    1.1 km ยท 56 sec ยท US Highway 180

  3. 3

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Palo Pinto Highway

    8.1 mi ยท 12 min ยท Palo Pinto Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 180 West

    2 mi ยท 3 min ยท US Highway 180 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest 1st Street

    1.6 km ยท 1 min ยท Southwest 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Southeast 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 180 East

    2.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท Highway 180 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Mineral Wells Highway

    12.9 mi ยท 15 min ยท Mineral Wells Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    1207 ft ยท 24 sec ยท West Interstate 20

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East

    1024 ft ยท 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi ยท 17 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi ยท 6 min ยท West Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km ยท 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi ยท 14 min ยท Jim Wright Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft ยท 18 sec ยท Northeast Loop

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi ยท 7 min ยท I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi ยท 4 min ยท SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m ยท 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Airport Freeway

  23. 23

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

    992 ft ยท 24 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft ยท 45 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi ยท 5 min ยท West Irving Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft ยท 53 sec ยท West 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m ยท 19 sec ยท South Ohio Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palo Pinto County and Irving.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
15.7 mi ยท 17%
Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi ยท 14%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi ยท 14%
Palo Pinto Highway
8.1 mi ยท 9%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi ยท 8%
West Freeway
5.6 mi ยท 6%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

15.5 mi ยท 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Park
00h 50m from Palo Pinto County
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County to Irving?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Willow Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Palo Pinto County and 45 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palo Pinto County and Partly Sunny near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Willow Park, 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 Willow Park.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

53 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

79 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palo Pinto County and Irving. Straight-line distance: 79.35 mi (127.7 km).

Palo Pinto County

#1 Palo Pinto County

County in Texas, United States

Population29,320
Coordinates32.7531800, -98.3130200
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.313871, 32.752824)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L ยท about $12.25
Round trip
$24.49
6.38 gal ยท 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $12.25 $24.49
Mid-grade $4.35 $13.87 $27.73
Premium $4.72 $15.07 $30.13
Diesel $5.78 $18.43 $36.85

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Palo Pinto County and Irving. The current time is 13:43:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.