Origin
Krum, TX
Morning in Krum on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Krum, 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
51m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Krum, TX
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Trip Overview
Krum, TX to Irving, TX is 43.3 miles and takes about 51 minutes via South Stemmons Freeway and I-35E, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, traveling south from Krum into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick commute or a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, so expect consistent traffic, especially as you approach Irving. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a lot of scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Stemmons Freeway | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| I 35E | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West McCart Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 35 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 356 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Stemmons Freeway
— 20.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Krum, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on FM 1173
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West McCart Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Interstate 35
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
4
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
20 mi
·
22 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TX 356
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Loop 12
10
Turn right onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
12
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
13
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Krum, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 35; US 77
Merge onto I 35; US 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
37.1 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
41.4 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
41.6 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$6.54 one way
$13.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Irving on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lewisville, TX
22 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
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
51m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on major roads like South Stemmons Freeway and I-35E. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 20.5 miles on South Stemmons Freeway without needing to exit. The character of the drive is largely consistent, dominated by the experience of navigating urban and suburban freeway systems. While not a winding country road, it offers a direct and relatively fast path between your origin and destination. Expect this to feel like a typical interstate journey, characterized by multiple lanes and steady vehicle flow.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on South Stemmons Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Stemmons Freeway and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near I 35; US 77.
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 9 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 35; US 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles (North Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Krum, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Loop 12 South: Irving
37.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
37.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
About the Cities
Starting in Krum, TX
Full guide →Founded 1886
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 51m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on South Stemmons Freeway. 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 4.1 miles (I 35; US 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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