How far is Rayville, LA from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Irving, TX is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303 miles (487.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.07 mi
05h 46m
Flight
303.04 mi
487.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.04 mi
Kilometers
487.7 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.07 mi
Kilometers
513.5 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Nov 12, 7:11 AM CST
Return by in Rayville
Thu, Nov 12, 12:57 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rayville
2026-11-12T01:24
Arrive Irving
Thu, Nov 12, 7:11 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rayville
9:00 PM CST
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
Marshall
TX

City in Harrison County, Texas, USA

From Rayville
159.3 mi
02h 53m
To Irving
159.9 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rayville and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec · Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Julia Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Julia Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street

    48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street

    123 m · 7 sec · South Julia Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    274.5 mi · 4 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

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

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  19. 19

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayville 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Julia Street
275 mi · 86%
Dallas
23.3 mi · 7%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 2%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.25 mi · 2%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.27 mi · 1%
North Julia Street
1.22 mi
Longest Stretch

South Julia Street

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 52m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
303 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
02h 53m from Rayville
Leave By
5:28 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rayville and Sunny near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rayville to Irving?

The road trip is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Rayville and 159.9 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 303 miles (487.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.02 one way or $80.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rayville and Sunny near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Marshall

1 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

34 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

58 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

58 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Irving. Straight-line distance: 303.04 mi (487.7 km).

Rayville

#1 Rayville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,436
Coordinates32.4773600, -91.7548500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)
End: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.62 L · about $40.02
Round trip
$80.04
22.52 gal · 85.24 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.55 $40.02 $80.04
Mid-grade $4.05 $45.58 $91.16
Premium $4.44 $50.03 $100.06
Diesel $5.65 $63.56 $127.13

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 Louisiana · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Rayville and Irving. The current time is 01:24:51.

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.