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

The driving distance from Canyon, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.72 mi
05h 50m
Flight
321.73 mi
517.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.73 mi
Kilometers
517.77 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.72 mi
Kilometers
591.79 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Canyon
186 mi
02h 55m
To Grand Prairie
181.6 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
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 Canyon and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 23rd Street

    2037 ft · 60 sec · 23rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Canyon Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    607 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth

    1503 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  28. 28

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  29. 29

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  32. 32

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

    819 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

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

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  35. 35

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

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 161

    136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Dalworth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 28%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 22%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 21%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
Canyon Expressway
15.9 mi · 4%
I 40 East
7.86 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 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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
321.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 55m from Canyon
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canyon 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 Canyon to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 367.7 miles (591.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from Canyon and 181.6 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.05 one way or $98.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 321.73 mi (517.77 km).

Canyon

#1 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population13,303
Coordinates34.9803300, -101.9188000
Altitude1080
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: 23rd Street (-101.919338, 34.980331)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.12 L · about $49.05
Round trip
$98.10
25.96 gal · 98.24 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.05 $98.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.19 $110.38
Premium $4.59 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $3.99 $51.83 $103.66

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 Canyon and Grand Prairie. The current time is 23:48:18.

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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.