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The 13 Best Day Trips from Irving

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Irving, United States, led by Fort Worth, McKinney, Frisco. The closest is Grapevine, about 25 min by car, and 13 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Irving at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Fort Worth36 km W40 minHalf-day trip
McKinney53 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Frisco39 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Mesquite33 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Richardson25 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Flower Mound26 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Rowlett37 km E45 minHalf-day trip
DeSoto26 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Grapevine18 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
The Trails of Frisco39 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Wylie44 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Keller31 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Burleson46 km SW55 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Irving

  1. 1

    Fort Worth, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km west of Irving1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Fort Worth Zoo.

    Also nearby: North Richland Hills, Haltom City.

  2. 2

    McKinney, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Irving2 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Frisco, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north of Irving1 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Mesquite, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km east of Irving1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Richardson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Irving1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Flower Mound, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-west of Irving1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Rowlett, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Irving1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    DeSoto, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of Irving1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Grapevine, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of Irving50 min round trip
  10. 10

    The Trails of Frisco, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north of Irving1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Wylie, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km north-east of Irving1 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Keller, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-west of Irving1 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Burleson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-west of Irving1 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Irving to Fort Worth

A realistic pace for Fort Worth, 36 km from Irving. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Irving
  2. 09:10Arrive in Fort Worth (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Fort Worth Zoo
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Fort Worth
  6. 15:10Head back to Irving
  7. 15:50Home in Irving

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Irving?
The best day trips from Irving are Fort Worth, McKinney, Frisco, Mesquite, Richardson. The closest is Grapevine, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Irving?
Grapevine is the closest, 18 km north-west of Irving, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Irving?
13 places are within about an hour's drive of Irving: Grapevine (25 min), Richardson (40 min), Flower Mound (40 min), DeSoto (40 min), Keller (35 min), Mesquite (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Irving for a day out?
Fort Worth is the largest city in day-trip range, 36 km west of Irving and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Irving?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is McKinney at 53 km, around 1 hr by car.

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