How far is Yoakum, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Yoakum, TX to Irving, TX is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
292.58 mi
04h 29m
Flight
243.94 mi
392.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.94 mi
Kilometers
392.58 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.58 mi
Kilometers
470.87 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Tue, May 26, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Yoakum
Tue, May 26, 9:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yoakum
2026-05-26T00:07
Arrive Irving
Tue, May 26, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yoakum
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
Belton
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Yoakum
146.1 mi
02h 14m
To Irving
146.5 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Morris Street

    54 m · 7 sec · West Morris Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Irvine Street

    731 ft · 18 sec · Irvine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    9.5 mi · 17 min · West Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  8. 8

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 408

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Patriot Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    150 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Loop 12

    1548 ft · 33 sec · South Loop 12

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East State Highway 356

    1977 ft · 60 sec · East State Highway 356

  25. 25

    Continue on East Irving Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    790 ft · 27 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    18 m · 3 sec · North Ohio Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yoakum 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 33%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 20%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 16%
West Grand Avenue
44.3 mi · 15%
US 183
10.1 mi · 3%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belton
02h 14m from Yoakum
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yoakum 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 Yoakum to Irving?

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Yoakum and 146.5 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.00 one way or $78.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belton

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

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

RAIL

Temple

12 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

26 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

30 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

43 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yoakum and Irving. Straight-line distance: 243.94 mi (392.58 km).

Yoakum

#1 Yoakum

City in Texas

Population5,935
Coordinates29.2877500, -97.1519300
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West Morris Street (-97.151943, 29.287715)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.08 L · about $39.00
Round trip
$78.00
20.64 gal · 78.16 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.00 $78.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.88 $87.76
Premium $4.59 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $3.99 $41.21 $82.42

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Yoakum and Irving. The current time is 00:07:26.

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.