How far is Addison, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Addison, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.44 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.84 mi
28.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.84 mi
Kilometers
28.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.44 mi
Kilometers
39.34 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Return by in Addison
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Addison
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Addison
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Addison
11.7 mi
00h 16m
To Grand Prairie
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Addison and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Addison and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Addison Circle

    61 m · 11 sec · Addison Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Addison Road

    2673 ft · 1 min · Addison Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Belt Line Road

    2199 ft · 54 sec · Belt Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    86 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    50 m · 3 sec · Dallas Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward DNT South

    1044 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dallas North Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 9 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Davis Street, Jefferson Boulevard West

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Walton Walker Boulevard

    1440 ft · 32 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Davis Street

    1743 ft · 29 sec · West Davis Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Addison and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walton Walker Boulevard
8.58 mi · 35%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.26 mi · 17%
East Main Street
4.24 mi · 17%
South Stemmons Freeway
2.24 mi · 9%
Dallas North Tollway
1.53 mi · 6%
Addison Road
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walton Walker Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

8.31 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 16m from Addison
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Addison and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Addison to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Addison and 12.7 miles from Grand Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Addison and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 7.5 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.2 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irving.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Addison and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 17.84 mi (28.71 km).

Addison

#1 Addison

City in Dallas County, Texas, USA

Population16,218
Coordinates32.9617900, -96.8291700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.829085, 32.961791)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.50
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.25 $6.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.31
Premium $4.59 $3.95 $7.90
Diesel $3.99 $3.43 $6.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Addison and Grand Prairie. The current time is 03:05:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.