Origin
Gainesville, TX
Morning in Gainesville on Tuesday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gainesville, 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
1h 14m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gainesville, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gainesville to Irving is a straightforward 67-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Since both locations sit within the Great Plains, you will remain in a consistent regional landscape throughout the trip. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete the drive without needing to book an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at around $10, it is an economical commute that fits well into a busy schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick visit, the path is direct and manageable for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 28.6 mi | 29m |
| South Stemmons Freeway | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| I 35E | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East California Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East State Highway 356 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Irving Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 28.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on FM 372
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto FM 51
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East California Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left
351 ft
·
9 sec
4
Continue on South Interstate 35
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Interstate 35
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
6
Merge onto I 35
29 mi
·
29 min
·
I 35
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 35E; US 77
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
20 mi
·
22 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TX 356
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Loop 12
12
Turn right onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
14
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
15
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Gainesville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 65.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FM 51 / East California Street
Turn right onto FM 51 / East California Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Irving on Tuesday
Local time
9:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
62°F
Corinth, TX
33 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
28 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
1h 14m 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?
You should prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. While you will utilize East California Street, Interstate 35, and I-35E South, the route is defined by its navigation through local transitions. There is no significant highway-only stretch here, as the road character demands constant adjustments. Expect a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged as you transition from the Gainesville area toward the Irving destination. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway segments means you will spend most of your time navigating the flow of regional traffic.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and South Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 51 / East California Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (FM 51 / East California Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.5 miles (North Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
756 ft
415 ft
Total Climb
112 ft
Total Descent
379 ft
Highest Point
756 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
341 ft
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 Gainesville, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Loop 12 South: Irving
60.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
60.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
About the Cities
Starting in Gainesville, TX
Full guide →Gainesville is a city in the state of Texas. It is the county seat of Cooke County.
Top landmarks
- • Gainesville — rail station in Gainesville, Texas
- • Cooke County Courthouse — historic place in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on I 35. 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 0.1 miles (FM 51 / East California Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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