How far is Texarkana, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Texarkana, TX to Irving, TX is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
191.65 mi
03h 00m
Flight
173.11 mi
278.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.11 mi
Kilometers
278.59 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.65 mi
Kilometers
308.43 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Texarkana
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texarkana
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texarkana
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
Sulphur Springs
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Texarkana
95.3 mi
01h 30m
To Irving
96.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Texarkana and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    91 m · 11 sec · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    117 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Summerhill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Summerhill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto New Boston Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · New Boston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sowell Lane

    144 m · 10 sec · Sowell Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    659 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jarvis Parkway

    1148 ft · 15 sec · Jarvis Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Dallas

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    180.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LOOP 12

    3277 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Loop 12 North

    593 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West

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

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 North

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  20. 20

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
181 mi · 94%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
2.27 mi · 1%
New Boston Road
2.08 mi · 1%
East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.82 mi
Summerhill Road
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Merge slight left

180 mi · 03h 06m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 30m from Texarkana
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texarkana 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 Texarkana to Irving?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Texarkana and 96.4 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

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

RAIL

Mineola

54 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

92 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Longview

109 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Irving. Straight-line distance: 173.11 mi (278.59 km).

Texarkana

#1 Texarkana

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population36,221
Coordinates33.4251300, -94.0476900
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West 7th Street (-94.047752, 33.425236)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.09
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.55 $51.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.74 $57.49
Premium $4.59 $31.04 $62.07
Diesel $3.99 $26.99 $53.99

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 Texarkana and Irving. The current time is 21:46:52.

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.