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Trip from Joshua, 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

59m

Distance

46.8 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

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Joshua, TX

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Joshua to Irving, you are looking at a straightforward 46.8-mile trip through the Texas Great Plains. You can expect to arrive in about 59 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily utilize I-35W, Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, and the Airport Freeway to complete the journey. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, it serves as a practical connection between these two points without the need for complex travel logistics or extended planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35W 14.2 mi 15m
Airport Freeway 12.8 mi 14m
Southwest Wilshire Boulevard 5.4 mi 8m
SH 121/183 TEXpress 4.4 mi 4m
West Irving Boulevard 2.7 mi 4m
SH 183 TEXpress 2.5 mi 2m
North Broadway Street 1.4 mi 2m
Northeast Wilshire Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 35W — 14.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

49 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto FM 917

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East 12th Street
3

Turn left onto TX 174

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
4

Continue on TX 174

5.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Wilshire Boulevard
5

Continue on TX 174

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northeast Wilshire Boulevard
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7

Merge onto I 35W

14 mi · 15 min · I 35W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 377

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 377
Exit 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto TX 121

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress

4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on TX 183 TEXpress

2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto TX 183

5.0 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South Use the right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 356

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on TX 356

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West 2nd Street
19

Turn left onto South Ohio Street

436 ft · 19 sec · South Ohio Street
20

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Worth, TX

23 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.

Popular next leg

Fort Worth, TX to Irving, TX

27.6 mi · 36m

Pacing Suggestions

Burleson, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Worth, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Joshua, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 43.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W North: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward I 35W North: Fort Worth
8
22.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 377

Take the exit onto US 377 toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

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 52B Toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport,...
8
30.3 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 23A Toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Expres...
7
43.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road...
7
43.4 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.07 one way

$14.14 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $7.74 $15.48
premium $4.54 $8.36 $16.71
diesel $5.61 $10.33 $20.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14 0 $4.91 $2.25
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.87
EV Truck/SUV 18.7 0 $6.55 $3.00

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Joshua, TX

Late night in Joshua on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 4:22PM CDT until April 11 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Destination

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Tuesday

Local time

3:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 15 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 4:27PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 11 at 4:22PM CDT until April 11 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

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

3 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

59m 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 46.8-mile drive is a highway-focused trek, with 73% of your time spent on major roads. You should prepare for a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 14.2 miles along I-35W. While the route transitions from the local feel of Southwest Wilshire Boulevard to the faster flow of the Airport Freeway, the experience remains focused on steady interstate transit. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from the quieter stretches near Joshua into the more heavily trafficked corridors as you approach the Irving area.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on I 35W.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35W and Airport Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 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 46.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

932 ft 484 ft

Total Climb

182 ft

Total Descent

630 ft

Highest Point

932 ft

Elevation Range

448 ft

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 Joshua, TX to Irving, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Line Road South along the way.

Belt Line Road South

43.2 mi in | ~52m

About the Cities

Starting in Joshua, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1881

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 59m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on I 35W. 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 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (US 377): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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