Origin
Rockwall, TX
Late night in Rockwall on Saturday
Local time
1:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Trip from Rockwall, 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
49m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockwall, TX
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Trip Overview
Rockwall, TX to Irving, TX is 36.2 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a relatively quick transit between two points. It's characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll likely encounter more frequent intersections and varied road types than a pure highway journey. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is best suited for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
About the Cities
Starting in Rockwall, TX
Full guide →Rockwall is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, 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 49m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience, with only 19% of the journey on major highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads and connectors, including Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, Tom Landry Freeway, and North Walton Walker Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.1 miles on Congressman Ralph Hall Highway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and potential for varying speed limits as you transition between different road classifications.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 West Kaufman Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 205 / North Alamo Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Kaufman Street
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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TX 205 / North Alamo Road
Turn left onto TX 205 / North Alamo Road
Navigation decision point
7
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
31.3 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
34.1 mi into trip
|
~44m 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 Rockwall, TX and Irving, TX, road signs point toward Loop 12 and Loop 12 North.
Loop 12
30.7 mi in
|
~39m
Loop 12 North
31.3 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Ralph Hall Highway | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Ridge Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Goliad Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Interstate 30 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East State Highway 356 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwall, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on this road
169 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto TX 205
222 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Goliad Street
3
Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
261 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Kaufman Street
4
Turn left onto TX 205
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Alamo Road
5
Continue on TX 205
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Goliad Street
6
Turn slight right
459 ft
·
16 sec
7
Turn straight onto FM 740
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridge Road
8
Turn right onto East Interstate 30
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Interstate 30
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 30 West
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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 18.1 mi from Rockwall, TX · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Rockwall, 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
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.54 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Irving on Saturday
Local time
1:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
12 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
49m 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 Rockwall, TX to Irving, TX covers 36.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Ralph Hall Highway, Tom Landry Freeway, North Walton Walker Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Rockwall, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 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 13 decision points packed into just 36.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Kaufman Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (TX 205 / North Alamo Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Rockwall, 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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