Origin
Irving, TX
Morning in Irving on Friday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Addison, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Irving, TX to Addison, TX covers 16.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Walton Walker Boulevard, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, North Stemmons Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on South Walton Walker Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Irving, TX to Addison, TX covers 16.7 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Walton Walker Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near South Loop 12.
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 18 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (South Loop 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Loop 12
Turn left onto South Loop 12
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 635 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
8
13.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 22 B-C
Toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollw...
9
13.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
7
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Irving, TX and Addison, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 North, Dnt North, Dnt South: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North.
Loop 12 North
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Dnt North
13.1 mi in
|
~16m
Dnt South: Dallas North Tollway
13.1 mi in
|
~16m
Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway North
13.3 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4 mi | 4m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Dallas North Tollway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Addison Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Belt Line Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Walton Walker Boulevard
— 4.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Addison, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Irving Boulevard
4
Continue on TX 356
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East 6th Street
5
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto South Loop 12
414 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Loop 12
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Loop 12 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto Loop 12
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35E
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 635
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 22 B-C
Toward DNT North, DNT South: Dallas North Tollway
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 22B
Toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto DNT
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Belt Line Road, Arapaho Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on Dallas Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Dallas Parkway
18
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Line Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto Addison Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Addison Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Addison Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Addison Circle
21
Turn left
66 ft
·
7 sec
22
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
Dallas North Tollway
(1.6 mi)
$0.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Addison, TX
Morning in Addison on Friday
Local time
9:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
11 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
23m 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 Irving, TX to Addison, TX covers 16.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Walton Walker Boulevard, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, North Stemmons Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Irving, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 16.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (South Loop 12): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Irving, TX and Addison, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 North, Dnt North, Dnt South: Dallas North Tollway and Dnt North: Dallas North Tollway 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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