How far is Roma, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Roma, TX to Irving, TX is about 540.3 miles (869.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 459.9 miles (740.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
540.32 mi
08h 16m
Flight
459.86 mi
740.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
459.86 mi
Kilometers
740.07 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
540.32 mi
Kilometers
869.56 km
Drive Time
08h 16m

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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 08h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Sun, Apr 12, 9:18 PM CDT
Return by in Roma
Mon, Apr 13, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roma
2026-04-12T13:02
Arrive Irving
Sun, Apr 12, 9:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:16 PM to 3:46 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roma
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Selma
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Roma
264.1 mi
04h 08m
To Irving
276.2 mi
04h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Grant Street

    79 m · 8 sec · North Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Franklin Avenue

    90 m · 18 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Garcia Street

    12.5 mi · 14 min · North Garcia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on North US Highway 83

    14.2 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 83

  6. 6

    Continue on South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Meadow Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Meadow Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Guadalupe Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Houston Street

    1856 ft · 48 sec · Houston Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto San Dario Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · San Dario Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  31. 31

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roma 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
333 mi · 62%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 10%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 9%
South Pan Am Expressway
21.5 mi · 4%
North US Highway 83
14.2 mi · 3%
North Garcia Street
12.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.4 mi
459.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selma
04h 08m from Roma
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Roma and 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 Roma to Irving?

The road trip is about 540.3 miles (869.6 km) and usually takes 08h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.1 miles from Roma and 276.2 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 459.9 miles (740.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.07 one way or $144.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Selma

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 Selma and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 2.5 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Castle Hills
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Castle Hills

San Antonio , TX
2177 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78213
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

25 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

49 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

93 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roma and Irving. Straight-line distance: 459.86 mi (740.07 km).

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#1 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: US 83 (-99.015846, 26.405067)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 870 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.07 gal
72.17 L · about $72.07
Round trip
$144.13
38.14 gal · 144.34 L
Estimated CO2
169.5 kg one way
Round trip: 339 kg / 747 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $72.07 $144.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $81.09 $162.17
Premium $4.59 $87.55 $175.10
Diesel $3.99 $76.15 $152.29

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Roma and Irving. The current time is 13:02:17.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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