How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.15 mi
03h 01m
Flight
160.3 mi
257.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.3 mi
Kilometers
257.98 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.15 mi
Kilometers
296.36 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brushy Creek
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brushy Creek
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Brushy Creek
91.9 mi
01h 30m
To Grand Prairie
92.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Hill

    145 m · 19 sec · Stoney Hill

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Hillside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive

    1909 ft · 54 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brightwater Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Creek Bend Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Old Settler's Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · West Old Settler's Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Old Settlers Boulevard

    155 m · 20 sec · East Old Settlers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    74 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    47.3 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    9 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382

    1757 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5 mi · 9 min · South Belt Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street

    1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1325 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
107 mi · 58%
I 35E
47.3 mi · 26%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.03 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
South Belt Line Road
5 mi · 3%
North Interstate 35
2.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

74 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
160.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
01h 30m from Brushy Creek
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brushy Creek and Slight Chance 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 Brushy Creek to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Brushy Creek and 92.3 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brushy Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northcrest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 160.3 mi (257.98 km).

Brushy Creek

#1 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Stoney Hill (-97.739588, 30.51318)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.6 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.13
13 gal · 49.2 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.56 $49.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.64 $55.28
Premium $4.59 $29.84 $59.68
Diesel $3.99 $25.95 $51.91

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 Brushy Creek and Grand Prairie. The current time is 23:49:10.

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.