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Trip from Irving, TX to Southlake, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

18.1 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Downtown Irving, TX, TX

Irving, TX

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city in Texas, United States

Southlake, TX

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Trip Overview

Irving, TX to Southlake, TX is 18.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via SH 114 TEXpress, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward commute. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a quick errand or connecting between Dallas and Fort Worth suburbs. You'll find the route largely on highway, making it an efficient option if you're looking to get there quickly without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SH 114 TEXpress 10 mi 10m
North O'Connor Road 4.1 mi 9m
West John W Carpenter Freeway 1.5 mi 1m
East Southlake Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
East State Highway 114 0.7 mi 1m
North Kimball Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West John W. Carpenter Freeway 0.1 mi <1m
West Irving Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SH 114 TEXpress — 10 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Ohio Street

58 ft · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
2

Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

382 ft · 14 sec · West Irving Boulevard
3

Turn right onto North O'Connor Road

4.1 mi · 9 min · North O'Connor Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto West John W. Carpenter Freeway

0.1 mi · 11 sec · West John W. Carpenter Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward TX 114 West
6

Merge onto TX 114

1.5 mi · 1 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

448 ft · 5 sec
Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto TX 114 TEXpress

10.0 mi · 10 min · SH 114 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward Kimball Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

0.7 mi · 1 min · East State Highway 114
11

Turn left onto North Kimball Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North Kimball Avenue
12

Turn right onto FM 1709

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Southlake Boulevard
13

Arrive at destination

FM 1709

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North O'Connor Road

Turn right onto North O'Connor Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | West John W. Carpenter Freeway

Turn left onto West John W. Carpenter Freeway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway

Merge onto TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit

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

Use the slight left lane.
6
16 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Kimball Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Kimball Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.63 one way

$5.25 round trip

$3.69/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.08 $2.91 $5.82
premium $4.43 $3.16 $6.32
diesel $5.60 $3.99 $7.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 Sep 6, 2026

Origin

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Clear

SSE 0 to 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued September 5 at 8:16PM CDT until September 7 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

Destination

Southlake, TX

Late night in Southlake on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Clear

S 0 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued September 5 at 8:16PM CDT until September 7 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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

1 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

26m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 68% of the 18.1 miles on high-speed roads like SH 114 TEXpress. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10 miles on SH 114 TEXpress before transitioning to surface streets. Expect urban merging and dense exits as you approach your destination. The final segment will involve navigating local roads like North O'Connor Road and West John W Carpenter Freeway.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on SH 114 TEXpress.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 114 TEXpress and North O'Connor Road. 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 North O'Connor Road.

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 18.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North O'Connor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West John W. Carpenter Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

661 ft 431 ft

Total Climb

318 ft

Total Descent

163 ft

Highest Point

661 ft

~15.5 mi in

Elevation Range

230 ft

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 Southlake, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1956

Southlake is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas. It was once chosen as the best place to live within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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 26m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10 miles on SH 114 TEXpress. 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 Southlake, 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 (North O'Connor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (West John W. Carpenter Freeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southlake, 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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