How far is Wichita Falls, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Wichita Falls, TX to Irving, TX is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita Falls and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita Falls and Irving.
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Start on Scott Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Scott Avenue
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Continue on East Scott Avenue
1297 ft · 30 sec · East Scott Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old Jacksboro Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Jacksboro Highway
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Turn left onto Central East Freeway
760 ft · 17 sec · Central East Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
788 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820
2148 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
675 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
992 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Irving Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Ohio Street
133 m · 19 sec · South 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 Wichita Falls and Irving.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wichita Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita Falls to Irving?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Wichita Falls and 65.9 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wichita Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Alvord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bridgeport Utility Billing
Decatur City Hall
Paradise City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alvord.
Gainesville
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Ardmore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita Falls and Irving. Straight-line distance: 117.12 mi (188.48 km).
#1 Wichita Falls
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
| Population | 105,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.9137100, -98.4933900 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.64 | $39.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
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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