How far is Sanger, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Sanger, TX to Irving, TX is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
47.93 mi
00h 50m
Flight
40.12 mi
64.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.12 mi
Kilometers
64.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.93 mi
Kilometers
77.14 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Sanger
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanger
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanger
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
Highland Village
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Sanger
23.9 mi
00h 25m
To Irving
24 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight 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 Sanger and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    1283 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Chapman Drive

    1676 ft · 40 sec · West Chapman Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Stemmons Street

    2092 ft · 36 sec · North Stemmons Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    930 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    20.5 mi · 23 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356

    773 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    666 ft · 17 sec · South Loop 12

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Highway 356

    1622 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 356

  12. 12

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanger 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stemmons Freeway
20.5 mi · 43%
I 35 South
10.4 mi · 22%
I 35E South
9.79 mi · 20%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
4.27 mi · 9%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3%
North Stemmons Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Stemmons Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

20.5 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Village
00h 25m from Sanger
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sanger 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 Sanger to Irving?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Highland Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Sanger and 24 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highland Village

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 Highland Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
City of Southlake
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall
The Colony Public Library and City Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

The Colony Public Library and City Hall

The Colony , TX
6800 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056
Rating 4.8/5 53 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Village.

RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

42 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

46 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

52 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanger and Irving. Straight-line distance: 40.12 mi (64.56 km).

Sanger

#1 Sanger

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

Population9,133
Coordinates33.3631700, -97.1739000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-97.173853, 33.363172)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.77
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.39 $12.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.37
Premium $4.59 $7.76 $15.52
Diesel $3.99 $6.75 $13.50

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 Sanger and Irving. The current time is 23:38:58.

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.