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Trip from Prosper, 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

45m

Distance

37 mi

60 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

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town in Collin and Denton counties in Texas, United States

Prosper, TX

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Prosper to Irving covers a 37-mile span that typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Because of the short duration, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly transit across the Great Plains region. The route relies on a combination of the Dallas North Tollway, the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, and North Walton Walker Boulevard. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick change of scenery, this straightforward drive offers a practical connection between these two North Texas hubs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dallas North Tollway 21.3 mi 23m
North Walton Walker Boulevard 4.3 mi 4m
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway 4.3 mi 4m
South Stemmons Freeway 2.2 mi 2m
East Irving Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
West First Street 1.1 mi 2m
South Dallas Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
East State Highway 356 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dallas North Tollway — 21.3 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FM 1193

229 ft · 11 sec · East Broadway Street
2

Turn left onto South Coleman Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Coleman Street
3

Turn right onto West First Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West First Street
4

Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway

0.5 mi · 46 sec · South Dallas Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec
6

Continue on DNT

21 mi · 23 min · Dallas North Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 635 West Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 635

4.3 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas Use the left / straight lanes.
10

Merge onto I 35E

2.2 mi · 2 min · South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward TX 356 Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto South Loop 12

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Loop 12
14

Turn right onto TX 356

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East State Highway 356
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on TX 356

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard
16

Continue on West Irving Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Irving Boulevard
17

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

58 ft · 2 sec · North Ohio Street
18

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Addison, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Addison, TX

19 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

Grand Prairie, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Addison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Prosper, 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 35 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Dallas Parkway

Turn left onto South Dallas Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
23.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward I 635 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 635 West
7
28.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 35E South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes. Exit 27C Toward I 35E South: Dallas
9
30.8 mi into trip | ~36m 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
35 mi into trip | ~41m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.59 one way

$11.18 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $6.12 $12.24
premium $4.54 $6.61 $13.21
diesel $5.61 $8.17 $16.34

Estimated Tolls: $1.70

Dallas North Tollway (21.3 mi) $1.70

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$2

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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 14, 2026

Origin

Prosper, TX

Late night in Prosper on Tuesday

Local time

5:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 to 20 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 6:30AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 6:28AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Irving, TX

Late night in Irving on Tuesday

Local time

5:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Addison, TX

19 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

2 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

45m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions from suburban stretches into more complex urban navigation. Only 20% of your travel occurs on major highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time maneuvering through local infrastructure. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while cruising for 21.3 miles on the Dallas North Tollway. As you move away from the starting point, the road character shifts from open transit to a more intricate, stop-and-go pace. Staying alert is key, as the route demands frequent adjustments to your driving style rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.3 mi on Dallas North Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near South Dallas 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 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

724 ft 431 ft

Total Climb

208 ft

Total Descent

408 ft

Highest Point

724 ft

~10.6 mi in

Elevation Range

293 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Prosper, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Loop 12 South: Irving

30.8 mi in | ~36m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

30.8 mi in | ~36m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

About the Cities

Starting in Prosper, TX

Full guide →

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 45m. Total distance: 37 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.3 miles on Dallas North Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.70 in tolls one way, starting with Dallas North Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 1.3 miles (South Dallas Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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