Origin
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Sherman, 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 17m
Distance
69.7 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherman, TX
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Trip Overview
This 69.7-mile drive from Irving, TX to Sherman, TX is a straightforward trip that should take about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect a fuel cost of around $11 for this journey. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick and efficient connection between these two Texas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Expressway | 35.2 mi | 37m |
| South Henry Hynds Expressway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| South Sam Rayburn Freeway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Central Expressway
— 35.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Sherman, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Irving Boulevard
4
Continue on TX 356
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East 6th Street
5
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto South Loop 12
414 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Loop 12
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto Loop 12
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 635
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto US 75
35 mi
·
37 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 75
10 mi
·
10 min
·
South Henry Hynds Expressway
17
Continue on US 75
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street
19
Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Sam Rayburn Freeway
20
Turn right onto TX 56
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Lamar Street
21
Arrive at destination
TX 56
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 34.8 miles from Irving, 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 1.8 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Loop 12
Turn left onto South Loop 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Loop 12 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Loop 12 North
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 635 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
8
16.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 75 North: McKinney
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.06 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| premium | $4.54 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.81
Central Expressway
(35.2 mi)
$2.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.76 | $4.46 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Sherman, TX
Late night in Sherman on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 88% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the North Central Expressway, South Henry Hynds Expressway, and South Sam Rayburn Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.2 miles on the North Central Expressway. Expect a consistent pace suitable for covering ground efficiently, rather than a winding scenic tour.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on North Central Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Central Expressway and South Henry Hynds Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near South Loop 12.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.8 miles (South Loop 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Irving, TX to Sherman, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
16.1 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Sherman, TX
Full guide →Founded 1846
Sherman is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of North Texas.
Top landmarks
- • Paul Brown Federal Building and United States Courthouse — building in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas
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 17m. Total distance: 69.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on North Central Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.81 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. 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 Sherman, 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 1.8 miles (South Loop 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 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 Sherman, 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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