Trip from Gainesville, TX to Irving, TX

Q: How long is the trip from Gainesville, TX to Irving, TX?

The drive from Gainesville, TX to Irving, TX covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 35, South Stemmons Freeway, I 35E. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Gainesville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

66.7 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 9m ★

6 AM

1h 14m

8 AM

1h 26m

10 AM

1h 19m

12 PM

1h 17m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 26m

8 PM

1h 11m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Gainesville to Irving is a straightforward 67-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Since both locations sit within the Great Plains, you will remain in a consistent regional landscape throughout the trip. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily complete the drive without needing to book an overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at around $10, it is an economical commute that fits well into a busy schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick visit, the path is direct and manageable for any driver.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

You should prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a mindless highway cruise. While you will utilize East California Street, Interstate 35, and I-35E South, the route is defined by its navigation through local transitions. There is no significant highway-only stretch here, as the road character demands constant adjustments. Expect a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged as you transition from the Gainesville area toward the Irving destination. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway segments means you will spend most of your time navigating the flow of regional traffic.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and South Stemmons Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near FM 51 / East California Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (FM 51 / East California Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.5 miles (North Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | FM 51 / East California Street

Turn right onto FM 51 / East California Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

40 mi into trip | ~42m 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

60.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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

64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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

65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | TX 356 / East State Highway 356

Turn right onto TX 356 / East State Highway 356

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Loop 12 South: Irving

60.5 mi in | ~1h 5m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

60.5 mi in | ~1h 5m | via North Walton Walker Boulevard

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	28.6 mi	29m
South Stemmons Freeway	20.5 mi	22m
I 35E	9.8 mi	10m
North Walton Walker Boulevard	4.3 mi	4m
East Irving Boulevard	1.2 mi	2m
East California Street	1.1 mi	2m
East State Highway 356	0.3 mi	<1m
West Irving Boulevard	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 28.6 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FM 372

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Grand Avenue

2

Turn right onto FM 51

1.1 mi · 2 min · East California Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

3

Turn left

351 ft · 9 sec

4

Continue on South Interstate 35

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South Interstate 35

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

6

Merge onto I 35

29 mi · 29 min · I 35

Use the slight right lane.

7

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.

8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E

20 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

9

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.

10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward TX 356 Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn straight onto South Loop 12

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Loop 12

12

Turn right onto TX 356

0.3 mi · 45 sec · East State Highway 356

Use the right lane.

13

Continue on TX 356

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

14

Continue on West Irving Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · West Irving Boulevard

15

Turn right onto North Ohio Street

58 ft · 2 sec · North Ohio Street

16

Arrive at destination

North Ohio Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.4 mi from Gainesville, TX · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corinth, TX

33 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

Sanger, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Gainesville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Irving, TX

The final approach into Irving, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.08 one way

$20.16 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$11.03	$22.06
premium	$4.54	$11.91	$23.82
diesel	$5.61	$14.73	$29.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20	$7.00	$3.20
Efficient EV	16.7	$5.84	$2.67
EV Truck/SUV	26.7	$9.34	$4.27

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Gainesville, TX

Night in Gainesville on Thursday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Irving, TX

Night in Irving on Thursday

Local time

9:32 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 to 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

56°F

Corinth, TX

33 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

14 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

1h 14m 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.

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