How far is Sherman, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Sherman, TX to Irving, TX is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
69.77 mi
01h 11m
Flight
60.07 mi
96.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.07 mi
Kilometers
96.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.77 mi
Kilometers
112.29 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-04-22T21:48
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
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
McKinney
TX

The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.

From Sherman
35 mi
00h 35m
To Irving
34.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Sherman and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lamar Street

    100 m · 17 sec · East Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    112 m · 19 sec · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Houston Street

    2696 ft · 1 min · East Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1120 ft · 33 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Collins Freeway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    35.2 mi · 38 min · North Central Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356

    773 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    666 ft · 17 sec · South Loop 12

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Highway 356

    1622 ft · 46 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 Sherman 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
35.2 mi · 50%
North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 14%
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
6.83 mi · 10%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.76 mi · 7%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
4.27 mi · 6%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Continue on North Central Expressway

35.2 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKinney
00h 35m from Sherman
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sherman 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 Sherman to Irving?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Sherman and 34.8 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McKinney

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 McKinney and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Prosper City Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Town of Prosper City Hall

Prosper , TX
250 W First St, Prosper, TX 75078
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews Government office,Museum,Tourist attraction
Richardson City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Richardson City Hall

Richardson , TX
411 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Rating 4.7/5 39 reviews City government office,City Hall
US Post Office
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

US Post Office

Frisco , TX
6101 Frisco Square Blvd #1000, Frisco, TX 75034
Rating 3.3/5 27 reviews Post office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall Plaza Park

Melissa , TX
Melissa, TX 75454
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

50 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

50 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Gainesville

68 mi away
605 East California Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Irving. Straight-line distance: 60.07 mi (96.68 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lamar Street (-96.608862, 33.635603)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.59
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.30 $18.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.59 $11.29 $22.59
Diesel $3.99 $9.82 $19.65

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 Sherman and Irving. The current time is 21:48:29.

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.