Origin
Keller, TX
Late night in Keller on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keller, 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
36m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keller, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
This 26.1-mile drive from Keller, TX to Irving, TX is an easy, single-day trip, taking about 36 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on Airport Freeway and SH 121/183 TEXpress, with some time on Denton Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Since you're staying within the Great Plains region of Texas, expect a consistent landscape. This short distance makes it a perfect option for a quick commute or an addition to a longer journey, with no need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Denton Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| I 820 TEXpress | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| West Irving Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Elm Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Freeway
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keller, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on this road
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on South Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elm Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Bear Creek Parkway
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bear Creek Parkway
4
Continue on Bear Creek Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bear Creek Parkway
5
Turn left onto US 377
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on US 377
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Denton Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
467 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 820 East Express Toll
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 820 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
262 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto TX 183
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on TX 356
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Irving Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on TX 356
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 2nd Street
18
Turn left onto South Ohio Street
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Ohio Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bear Creek Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Bear Creek Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 820 East Express Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 820 East Express Toll
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 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
25 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
36m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 59% of it being highway travel. You'll encounter stretches on major freeways, including a 5-mile segment on Airport Freeway. Expect periods of faster driving interspersed with potential city traffic as you approach Irving. The use of SH 121/183 TEXpress indicates some toll road sections, offering a potentially quicker, albeit sometimes more congested, path. The overall feel is one of efficient travel through a developed urban and suburban corridor.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Airport Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.5 miles in near Bear Creek Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 11 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Bear Creek Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Keller, TX to Irving, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Line Road South along the way.
Belt Line Road South
22.4 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Keller, 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 36m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Airport Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.5 miles (Bear Creek Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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