How far is University Park, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from University Park, TX to Irving, TX is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Irving.
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Start on Lovers Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Lovers Lane
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Take the ramp left toward DNT South
908 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
3 mi · 3 min · Dallas North Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue
1253 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight right onto Oak Lawn Avenue
1184 ft · 26 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
1774 ft · 43 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E North
747 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Commonwealth Drive
765 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
696 ft · 20 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive
2640 ft · 57 sec · Commonwealth Drive
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Turn straight onto Irving Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Irving Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 356
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 356
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Continue on East Irving Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University Park and Irving.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dallas North Tollway
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
2.99 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving University Park and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Park to Irving?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from University Park and 8.5 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around University Park and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Irving. Straight-line distance: 8.98 mi (14.45 km).
#1 University Park
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,885 |
| Coordinates | 32.8501300, -96.8002800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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