How far is Spring, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Spring, TX to Irving, TX is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.47 mi
03h 37m
Flight
209.36 mi
336.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.36 mi
Kilometers
336.94 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.47 mi
Kilometers
374.13 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Sun, May 3, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Spring
Sun, May 3, 7:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring
2026-05-03T00:35
Arrive Irving
Sun, May 3, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring
9:00 PM CDT
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
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Spring
114.8 mi
01h 48m
To Irving
117.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hardy Road

    79 m · 19 sec · East Hardy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 12 sec · East Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Hardy Road

    109 m · 7 sec · West Hardy Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1287 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Cypress Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Cypress Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 South Frontage Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate 45 South Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    2314 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    213.2 mi · 3 hr 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

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

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  23. 23

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
214 mi · 92%
Tom Landry Freeway
6.25 mi · 3%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.27 mi · 1%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
Spring Cypress Road
0.86 mi
East R L Thornton Freeway
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight right

213 mi · 03h 40m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
209.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
01h 48m from Spring
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring and Sunny near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Spring and 117.7 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.99 one way or $61.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring and Irving. Straight-line distance: 209.36 mi (336.94 km).

Spring

#1 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hardy Road (-95.41694, 30.079978)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.05 L · about $30.99
Round trip
$61.98
16.4 gal · 62.1 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.99 $61.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.87 $69.73
Premium $4.59 $37.65 $75.29
Diesel $3.99 $32.74 $65.49

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring and Irving. The current time is 00:35:10.

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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.