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

The driving distance from Burkburnett, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.68 mi
02h 20m
Flight
130.2 mi
209.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.2 mi
Kilometers
209.53 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.68 mi
Kilometers
237.67 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Tue, Jun 2, 1:37 PM CDT
Return by in Burkburnett
Tue, Jun 2, 3:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burkburnett
2026-06-02T11:16
Arrive Grand Prairie
Tue, Jun 2, 1:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burkburnett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Burkburnett
73.7 mi
01h 10m
To Grand Prairie
73.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
97°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    21 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Avenue D

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue D

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheppard Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Red River Expressway

    1013 ft · 20 sec · South Red River Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls

    707 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Central Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  9. 9

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

    819 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 161

    136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dalworth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 70%
Central Freeway
9.46 mi · 6%
President George Bush Turnpike
5.99 mi · 4%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 4%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 3%
Airport Freeway
3.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 10m from Burkburnett
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkburnett and Sunny then 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 Burkburnett to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Burkburnett and 73.9 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkburnett and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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 Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

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Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 130.2 mi (209.53 km).

Burkburnett

#1 Burkburnett

City in Wichita County, Texas, United States

Population11,405
Coordinates34.0978700, -98.5706100
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-98.570641, 34.097931)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.15 $44.31
Premium $4.59 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $3.99 $20.80 $41.61

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Burkburnett and Grand Prairie. The current time is 11:16:46.

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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.