Origin
Krum, TX
Morning in Krum on Friday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Krum, TX to Irving, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Krum, TX
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Trip Overview
Krum, TX to Irving, TX is 43.3 miles and takes about 51 minutes via South Stemmons Freeway and I-35E, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, traveling south from Krum into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick commute or a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, so expect consistent traffic, especially as you approach Irving. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a lot of scenic detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on major roads like South Stemmons Freeway and I-35E. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 20.5 miles on South Stemmons Freeway without needing to exit. The character of the drive is largely consistent, dominated by the experience of navigating urban and suburban freeway systems. While not a winding country road, it offers a direct and relatively fast path between your origin and destination. Expect this to feel like a typical interstate journey, characterized by multiple lanes and steady vehicle flow.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Stemmons Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Stemmons Freeway and I 35E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near I 35; US 77.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 35; US 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 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 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 35; US 77
Merge onto I 35; US 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
37.1 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
41.4 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
41.6 mi into trip
|
~47m 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 Krum, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Loop 12 South: Irving
37.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
37.1 mi in
|
~42m
|
via North Walton Walker Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Stemmons Freeway | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| I 35E | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West McCart Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| I 35 | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 356 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Stemmons Freeway
— 20.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Krum, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on FM 1173
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West McCart Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Interstate 35
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
4
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
20 mi
·
22 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TX 356
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South Loop 12
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Loop 12
10
Turn right onto TX 356
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East State Highway 356
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on TX 356
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
12
Continue on West Irving Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Irving Boulevard
13
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Ohio Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Krum, TX · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Krum, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Irving, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Irving, 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
$6.54 one way
$13.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Irving, TX
Morning in Irving on Friday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lewisville, TX
22 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
3 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
51m 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 Krum, TX to Irving, TX covers 43.3 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Stemmons Freeway, I 35E, 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 21.7 miles from Krum, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.54 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 9 decision points packed into just 43.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 35; US 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (I 35E / South Stemmons Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.1 miles (North Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Krum, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 South: Irving and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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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