The 13 Best Day Trips from Irving

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Irving

  1. 1

    Fort Worth, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km west of Irving

    Known for Fort Worth Zoo.

  2. 2

    McKinney, United States

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

    Frisco, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north of Irving
  4. 4

    Mesquite, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km east of Irving
  5. 5

    Richardson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Irving
  6. 6

    Flower Mound, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-west of Irving
  7. 7

    Rowlett, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Irving
  8. 8

    DeSoto, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of Irving
  9. 9

    Grapevine, United States

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

    The Trails of Frisco, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north of Irving
  11. 11

    Wylie, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km north-east of Irving
  12. 12

    Keller, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-west of Irving
  13. 13

    Burleson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-west of Irving

A sample day: Irving to Fort Worth

  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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