How far is Allen, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Allen, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Grand Prairie.
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Start on West Main Street
137 m · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Allen Drive
527 ft · 15 sec · South Allen Drive
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Turn right onto West McDermott Drive
2032 ft · 1 min · West McDermott Drive
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Turn left onto South Central Expressway
2240 ft · 40 sec · South Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2425 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
542 ft · 11 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 30
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Fort Worth
2379 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Continue on North Belt Line Road
532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto Davis Street
1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen and Grand Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
22 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Allen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Allen and 23.9 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Allen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near University Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
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Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to University Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 31.13 mi (50.1 km).
#1 Allen
The fifth most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
| Population | 109,379 |
| Coordinates | 33.1031700, -96.6705500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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