How far is Wolfforth, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Wolfforth, TX to Irving, TX is about 348 miles (560 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
347.94 mi
05h 06m
Flight
296.53 mi
477.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.53 mi
Kilometers
477.22 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.94 mi
Kilometers
559.96 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Wolfforth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfforth
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfforth
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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Wolfforth
174 mi
02h 33m
To Irving
173.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
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 Wolfforth and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dowden Road

    1565 ft · 36 sec · Dowden Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 62

    2369 ft · 47 sec · East Highway 62

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marsha Sharp Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · Marsha Sharp Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 327

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Slaton, Post

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    1603 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    635 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Slaton Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Slaton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  12. 12

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  25. 25

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  26. 26

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 53%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 21%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
Spur 327
8.07 mi · 2%
I 820 TEXpress
6.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
296.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 33m from Wolfforth
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth to Irving?

The road trip is about 348 miles (560 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Wolfforth and 173.9 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.41 one way or $92.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wolfforth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfforth and Irving. Straight-line distance: 296.53 mi (477.22 km).

Wolfforth

#1 Wolfforth

City in Lubbock County, Texas, United States

Population5,716
Coordinates33.5059200, -102.0090600
Altitude1011
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Dowden Avenue (-102.00902, 33.50592)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.48 L · about $46.41
Round trip
$92.81
24.56 gal · 92.96 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $46.41 $92.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.21 $104.43
Premium $4.59 $56.38 $112.75
Diesel $3.99 $49.03 $98.07

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 Wolfforth and Irving. The current time is 20:13:50.

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.