Origin
Irving, TX
Night in Irving on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX covers 11.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 2nd Street, East Irving Boulevard, East 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
5.9 miles from Irving, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd Street | — | — |
| East Irving Boulevard | — | — |
| East 6th Street | — | — |
| Highway 356 | — | — |
| Irving Boulevard | — | — |
| Commonwealth Drive | — | — |
| North Stemmons Freeway | — | — |
| I 35E South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and Highland Park, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Irving Boulevard
4
Continue on East 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 6th Street
5
Turn straight onto East State Highway 356
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Highway 356
6
Continue on State Highway 356
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
State Highway 356
7
Continue on Irving Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Irving Boulevard
8
Keep slight left to continue on Commonwealth Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Commonwealth Drive
9
Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 35E South
11
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, Victory Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, Victory Avenue
13
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
14
Continue on North Stemmons Freeway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Stemmons Freeway
15
Turn left onto Oak Lawn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Oak Lawn Avenue
16
Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
DNT North
17
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas North Tollway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Lemmon Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lemmon Avenue
19
Continue on Lomo Alto Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lomo Alto Drive
20
Turn right onto Bordeaux Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bordeaux Avenue
21
Turn left onto Douglas Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Douglas Avenue
22
Turn right onto Beverly Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Beverly Drive
23
Turn left onto Saint John's Drive
443 ft
·
20 sec
·
Saint John's Drive
24
Turn right onto Cornell Avenue
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cornell Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.9 miles from Irving, TX, or about 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 11.8 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland Park, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Irving, TX.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Irving, TX
This is one driving day of about 11.8 miles and 22m.
At 11.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Irving, TX · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Irving, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland Park, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Highland Park, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Highland Park, TX
Night in Highland Park on Wednesday
Local time
11:41 PM
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
22m 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 Highland Park, TX covers 11.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 2nd Street, East Irving Boulevard, East 6th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.78 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.
The drive from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Irving, TX to Highland Park, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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