How far is Wylie, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Wylie, TX to Irving, TX is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
36.65 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.55 mi
44.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.55 mi
Kilometers
44.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.99 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 9:01 PM CDT
Return by in Wylie
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wylie
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive Irving
Wed, Apr 22, 9:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wylie
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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Wylie
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Irving
19.8 mi
00h 23m

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 to 10 mph SSE
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 Wylie and Irving.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ballard Avenue

    980 ft · 25 sec · North Ballard Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South State Highway 78

    3010 ft · 59 sec · South State Highway 78

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 544

    2.9 mi · 5 min · FM 544

  4. 4

    Continue on East FM 544

    1.6 km · 2 min · East FM 544

  5. 5

    Continue on West FM 544

    1.2 km · 1 min · West FM 544

  6. 6

    Continue on 14th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 14th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Plano Parkway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Plano Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jupiter Road

    1430 ft · 34 sec · Jupiter Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway

    2594 ft · 44 sec · President George Bush Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll West

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    1435 ft · 18 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South: Dallas

    2959 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · North Central Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 5 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356

    773 ft · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    666 ft · 17 sec · South Loop 12

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East State Highway 356

    1622 ft · 46 sec · East State Highway 356

  26. 26

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wylie 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
5.73 mi · 16%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.76 mi · 13%
North Walton Walker Boulevard
4.27 mi · 12%
FM 544
2.86 mi · 8%
East Plano Parkway
2.56 mi · 7%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

5.73 mi · 00h 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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 23m from Wylie
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wylie 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 Wylie to Irving?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Wylie and 19.8 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.3 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wylie and Irving. Straight-line distance: 27.55 mi (44.33 km).

Wylie

#1 Wylie

A city in Collin County, Texas.

Population54,467
Coordinates33.0151200, -96.5388800
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ballard Avenue (-96.538883, 33.01512)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.75
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.87 $9.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.59 $5.92 $11.84
Diesel $3.99 $5.15 $10.30

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 Wylie and Irving. The current time is 20:14:37.

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.