Origin
Celina, TX
Late night in Celina on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Celina, TX to Irving, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Celina, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Celina to Irving, you are looking at a straightforward 43.9-mile journey across the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect the drive to take approximately 55 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Because you are staying within the same region, the environment remains consistent throughout your trip. This route is ideal for commuters or those heading into the metro area for a quick visit. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 21.3 mi | 23m |
| South Dallas Parkway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| FM 428 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dallas North Tollway
— 21.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Celina, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on TX 289 Business; FM 455
179 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Pecan Street
2
Turn left onto FM 455
355 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Louisiana Drive
3
Turn right onto FM 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
4
Continue on FM 455
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West FM 455
5
Turn left onto FM 428
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 428
6
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 428
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FM 428
7
Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on South Dallas Parkway
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Dallas Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
10
Continue on DNT
21 mi
·
23 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 635 West
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 635
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 35E
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TX 356
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Loop 12
18
Turn right onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
20
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
21
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Celina, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 30.4 and 42.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 635 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 635 West
7
35 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 27C
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
9
37.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto North Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 436A
Toward Loop 12 South: Irving, Dallas Fort Worth...
6
41.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward TX 356
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 356
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
TX 356 / East State Highway 356
Turn right onto TX 356 / East State Highway 356
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.70
Dallas North Tollway
(21.3 mi)
$1.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 to 20 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
79°F
Addison, TX
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive transitions through various road types, with highway travel accounting for 34% of your total distance. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Dallas North Tollway, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.3 miles. Following this, you will navigate via South Dallas Parkway and North Walton Walker Boulevard to reach your destination. The experience starts with the open feel of the northern outskirts before shifting into the more structured, high-traffic corridors of the metro area. You should be prepared for a blend of high-speed toll road cruising and local urban navigation as you move south.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Dallas North Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (North Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Celina, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Loop 12 South: Irving
37.6 mi in
|
~46m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
37.6 mi in
|
~46m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
About the Cities
Starting in Celina, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Irving, TX
Full guide →Founded 1903
Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents. Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.
Top landmarks
- • Ruth Paine Home — house in Irving, Texas, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.70 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Irving, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.6 miles (North Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Irving, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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