How far is Wharton, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Wharton, TX to Irving, TX is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
296.08 mi
04h 59m
Flight
247.11 mi
397.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.11 mi
Kilometers
397.69 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.08 mi
Kilometers
476.5 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, May 13, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Wharton
Wed, May 13, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wharton
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Irving
Wed, May 13, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wharton
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
Calvert
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Wharton
147.9 mi
02h 29m
To Irving
148.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Milam Street

    34 m · 6 sec · West Milam Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Richmond Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Richmond Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Mc Kinney Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Mc Kinney Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Dill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dill Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Legion Street

    1580 ft · 50 sec · Legion Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Commerce Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto East Main Street

    574 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Hill Street

    15.1 mi · 23 min · East Hill Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Austin Street

    1160 ft · 26 sec · Austin Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on South Memorial Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Loop 340

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Loop 340

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    108 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1513 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    31.5 mi · 31 min · Purple Heart Trail

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  26. 26

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  34. 34

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wharton 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35E
47.3 mi · 16%
North State Highway 6
43.3 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Trail
31.5 mi · 11%
Commerce Street
25.4 mi · 9%
East Hill Street
15.1 mi · 5%
Austin Street
11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calvert
02h 29m from Wharton
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wharton and Sunny near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Calvert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Wharton and 148.2 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.49 one way or $78.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wharton and Sunny near Irving.

Stop Ideas Near Calvert

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

45 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

77 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Taylor

84 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wharton and Irving. Straight-line distance: 247.11 mi (397.69 km).

Wharton

#1 Wharton

City in Texas, USA

Population8,615
Coordinates29.3116400, -96.1027400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West Milam Street (-96.102749, 29.311615)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.55 L · about $39.49
Round trip
$78.98
20.9 gal · 79.1 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.49 $78.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.43 $88.87
Premium $4.59 $47.98 $95.95
Diesel $3.99 $41.73 $83.45

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wharton and Irving. The current time is 21:33:22.

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.