How far is Red Oak, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Red Oak, TX to Irving, TX is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.99 mi
00h 33m
Flight
22.13 mi
35.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.13 mi
Kilometers
35.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.99 mi
Kilometers
46.66 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Red Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Oak
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Red Oak
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Duncanville
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

From Red Oak
14.5 mi
00h 16m
To Irving
14.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Red Oak and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Irving.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Red Oak Road

    2512 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Red Oak Road

    2803 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    138 m · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35E

    533 ft · 11 sec · North Interstate 35E

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North

    712 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  16. 16

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Oak and Irving.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E North
7.93 mi · 27%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.63 mi · 23%
South Walton Walker Boulevard
5.42 mi · 19%
Patriot Parkway
3.88 mi · 13%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 4%
West Red Oak Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E North

Merge slight left

7.8 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncanville
00h 16m from Red Oak
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Oak 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 Red Oak to Irving?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Red Oak and 14.5 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Oak and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Duncanville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Duncanville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Ovilla City Hall

Ovilla , TX
105 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Ovilla, TX 75154
Rating 3.3/5 9 reviews Fire station,Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Irving. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Red Oak

City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

Population14,098
Coordinates32.5176400, -96.8044400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.804185, 32.517642)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.71
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.85 $7.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.67
Premium $4.59 $4.68 $9.37
Diesel $3.99 $4.07 $8.15

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 Red Oak and Irving. The current time is 21:49:29.

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.