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Trip from Dallas, TX to Irving, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.5 mi

15 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Dallas, TX, TX

Dallas, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit from Dallas to Irving, you are looking at a brief 11.8-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short hop is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $2 on fuel, making it an incredibly economical commute within the Great Plains region. Because both cities are located in Texas, you will remain within the same geographic region for the entire duration. This drive is best viewed as a simple local connection rather than a traditional road trip, offering maximum flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Stemmons Freeway 3 mi 3m
Irving Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
State Highway 356 1.7 mi 3m
East Irving Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
Commonwealth Drive 0.5 mi <1m
North Lamar Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Irving Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
North Ohio Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Stemmons Freeway — 3 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas, TX and Irving, TX.

1

Start on North Lamar Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Lamar Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

133 ft · 3 sec
Toward I 35E North
3

Turn right

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 35E North
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 35E North Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 35E

2.8 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 432B Toward Commonwealth Drive Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto TX 356

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
8

Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Commonwealth Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Irving Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on State Highway 356

1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 356
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on TX 356

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
12

Continue on West Irving Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Irving Boulevard
13

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

58 ft · 2 sec · North Ohio Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35E North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35E North
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway

Merge onto I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward Commonwealth Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 432B Toward Commonwealth Drive
5
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | Commonwealth Drive

Turn left onto Commonwealth Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
9.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | North Ohio Street

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.44 one way

$2.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $1.57 $3.14
premium $4.54 $1.70 $3.39
diesel $5.61 $2.10 $4.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.83 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.33 $0.61

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026

Origin

Dallas, TX

Late night in Dallas on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 10 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:18PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:56PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Tuesday

Local time

4:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

16m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate via I-35E North, the North Stemmons Freeway, and Commonwealth Drive to complete the trip. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local navigation, meaning there is no long-distance interstate cruising involved. There is essentially no longest stretch to speak of, as the path emphasizes urban maneuvering over high-speed highway miles. You will find that the road remains technical throughout, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific thoroughfares.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on North Stemmons Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 9.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Dallas, TX

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“Big D” · Founded 1841

Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city. As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Top landmarks

  • • Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
  • • Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
  • • George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...

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 16m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3 miles on North Stemmons Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (I 35E / North Stemmons Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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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