How far is Beaumont, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Beaumont, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cherokee County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaumont and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaumont and Grand Prairie.
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Start on Calder Avenue
63 m · 13 sec · Calder Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pearl Street
901 ft · 17 sec · North Pearl Street
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Turn straight
1345 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Pine Street
1206 ft · 20 sec · Pine Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Houston
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
1703 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn straight
93 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road
3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
780 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West
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Turn slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto East Pine Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on East Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
2818 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 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 Beaumont and Grand Prairie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 69 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
93.6 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaumont to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 302.3 miles (486.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rusk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Beaumont and 158.1 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.32 one way or $80.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaumont and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Rusk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rusk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaumont and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 250.84 mi (403.69 km).
#1 Beaumont
The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 115,473 |
| Coordinates | 30.0860500, -94.1018500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.37 | $90.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.99 | $97.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.61 | $85.21 |
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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