How far is Taylor, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Taylor, TX to Irving, TX is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
176.58 mi
02h 57m
Flight
157.34 mi
253.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.34 mi
Kilometers
253.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.58 mi
Kilometers
284.18 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Taylor
88.2 mi
01h 28m
To Irving
88.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Taylor and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    26 m · 6 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    11.3 mi · 16 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on TX 95

    5.5 mi · 8 min · TX 95

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 95

    4.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Continue on Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast H K Dodgen Loop

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  22. 22

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
59.2 mi · 34%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 27%
State Highway 95
16.9 mi · 10%
North Main Street
11.3 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.63 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

47.3 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 28m from Taylor
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to Irving?

The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Taylor and 88.4 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.54 one way or $47.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Irving. Straight-line distance: 157.34 mi (253.22 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-97.409429, 30.570664)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $23.54
Round trip
$47.09
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.54 $47.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.49 $52.98
Premium $4.59 $28.60 $57.20
Diesel $3.99 $24.88 $49.75

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 Taylor and Irving. The current time is 20:23:29.

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.