How far is Pearsall, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Pearsall, TX to Irving, TX is about 353.3 miles (568.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 06m.
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 Pearsall and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearsall and Irving.
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Start on North Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street
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Continue on Business Interstate 35 East
2.4 mi · 3 min · Business Interstate 35 East
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 North
696 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Take the ramp left toward I 35 North: Devine, San Antonio
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
39.9 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Pan Am Expressway
9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway
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Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · South 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 Pearsall and Irving.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pearsall and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearsall to Irving?
The road trip is about 353.3 miles (568.6 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from Pearsall and 184.8 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.12 one way or $94.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pearsall and Mostly Cloudy near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Serenada
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 Serenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearsall and Irving. Straight-line distance: 299.36 mi (481.78 km).
#1 Pearsall
City in Texas
| Population | 10,620 |
| Coordinates | 28.8921900, -99.0950300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $47.12 | $94.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.02 | $106.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.79 | $99.59 |
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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