Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midlothian, TX
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If you are traveling from Midlothian to Irving, you are looking at a straightforward 27.1-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. You can expect the drive to take approximately 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this commute is highly economical and requires no overnight stops. The route connects two points within the same region, offering a consistent experience as you move through the local landscape. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient link between these two Texas cities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 67 | 11.1 mi | 11m |
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | 8 mi | 9m |
| South Cockrell Hill Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 8th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Highway 67 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 356 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Loop 12 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian, TX and Irving, TX.
Start on North 8th Street
Continue on North 9th Street
Turn right onto North US Highway 67
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 67
Take the exit
Turn straight onto East Highway 67
Turn left onto South Cockrell Hill Road
Turn left onto Exchange Service Drive
Turn right onto Loop 12
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
Turn left onto TX 356
Continue on TX 356
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto North US Highway 67
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 67
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Cockrell Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Midlothian on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Irving on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.1 miles along US 67. The route transitions from these faster road segments to local thoroughfares like South Walton Walker Boulevard and South Cockrell Hill Road. This combination keeps the pace varied, moving you away from the open road and into the more structured grid of the Irving area. You should be prepared for the transition from the relative openness of Midlothian to the increased density of your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near North US Highway 67.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (North US Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 67): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
165 ft
Total Descent
440 ft
Highest Point
836 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
396 ft
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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