Origin
Mesquite, TX
Night in Mesquite on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mesquite, TX to Irving, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
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.
Mesquite, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 25.8-mile drive from Mesquite, TX to Irving, TX is a quick trip, taking about 35 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, making it an economical choice. You'll primarily be on major highways, including East R L Thornton Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway, with a significant 71% highway share. Both Mesquite and Irving are located within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your journey. This route is straightforward and efficient for getting between these two Texas cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East R L Thornton Freeway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| US 80 | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Scyene Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East R L Thornton Freeway
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesquite, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on South Galloway Avenue
4 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Galloway Avenue
2
Turn left onto TX 352
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on TX 352
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Scyene Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 635 North
5
Merge onto I 635
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6A
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 80
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 30; US 67
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 30
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38
Toward LOOP 12
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Walton Walker Service Road West
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
14
Merge onto Loop 12
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Loop 12
17
Turn left onto TX 356
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
19
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
20
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge onto I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 80 West: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6A
Toward US 80 West: Dallas
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward LOOP 12
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 38
Toward LOOP 12
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Loop 12 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Loop 12 North
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
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
Night in Irving on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
35m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this journey. With 71% of the route on highways, you'll experience primarily high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on the East R L Thornton Freeway, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, be aware that segments of US 80 will also be part of your path. The drive is characterized by its directness, designed for efficient transit rather than leisurely sightseeing, allowing you to cover the distance quickly.
71% 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: 7.6 mi on East R L Thornton Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East R L Thornton Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway.
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 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 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.
Between Mesquite, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 and Loop 12 North.
Loop 12
20.3 mi in
|
~26m
Loop 12 North
20.9 mi in
|
~27m
About the Cities
Starting in Mesquite, TX
Full guide →Mesquite, also known as the Rodeo Capital of Texas, and prior hangout of outlaw train robber Sam Bass, is an eastern suburb of Dallas.
Arriving in Irving, TX
Full guide →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.
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 35m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on East R L Thornton 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 1.6 miles (I 635 / Lyndon B Johnson Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 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 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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