Origin
Greenville, TX
Evening in Greenville on Friday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, TX to Irving, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, TX to Irving, TX covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, Tom Landry Freeway, North Walton Walker Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenville, TX
Full guide →Greenville is a city of 28,164 (2020) in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas.
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 63.3 miles, with most of the trip on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 49 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 49 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pickett Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pickett Street
Turn right onto Pickett Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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King Street
Turn right onto King Street
Navigation decision point
7
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
58.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenville, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 and Loop 12 North.
Loop 12
57.7 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Loop 12 North
58.4 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | 49 mi | 53m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Moulton Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stonewall Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 356 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
— 49 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Pickett Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pickett Street
3
Turn right onto King Street
271 ft
·
9 sec
·
King Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 302
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Turn right onto US 69 Bus; TX 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stonewall Street
6
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Park Street
7
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Moulton Street
8
Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 30
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38
Toward LOOP 12
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Service Road West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Walton Walker Service Road West
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
16
Merge onto Loop 12
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Loop 12
19
Turn left onto TX 356
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
21
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
22
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Greenville, TX · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Greenville, 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
$9.56 one way
$19.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Irving on Friday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Mesquite, TX
32 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
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
1h 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenville, TX to Irving, TX covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, Tom Landry Freeway, North Walton Walker Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Greenville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Pickett Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (King Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Greenville, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 and Loop 12 North.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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