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

Fastest route

Traveling from Cleburne, Texas, to Grand Prairie, Texas, the recommended route is approximately 42.2 miles (68 kilometers) long and takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. This route includes some usual traffic and has tolls.

Directions

  1. Head south on N Main St toward E Henderson St.
  2. Take FM2280 N and FM917 E to N State Hwy 360 in Mansfield.
  3. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 2nd cross street onto E Chambers St. E Chambers St turns slightly right and becomes US-67 BUS N/E Henderson St.
  4. Turn left onto FM2280 N/S Old Betsy Rd. Continue to follow FM2280 N.
  5. Continue onto FM917 E/Conveyor Dr. Continue to follow FM917 E.
  6. Continue onto Heritage Pkwy.
  7. Take Texas 360 Toll and President George Bush Tpke N to State Hwy 161 N in Grand Prairie. Take the exit toward TX-180/Jefferson St/Main St from President George Bush Tpke N.
  8. Turn left onto N State Hwy 360. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Texas 360 Toll (Toll road).
  9. Take the exit onto I-20 E toward Dallas. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 455A for President George Bush Turnpike (Toll road).
  10. Continue onto President George Bush Tpke N (Toll road).
  11. Take the exit toward TX-180/Jefferson St/Main St (Toll road).
  12. Drive to W Main St.
  13. Merge onto State Hwy 161 N.
  14. Turn right onto W Main St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Consider using a GPS or a navigation app to stay on track throughout the journey.
  • ⛽ Plan ahead and fill up your gas tank before starting the trip to avoid running out of fuel.
  • 🚦 Be prepared for some traffic delays along the way, especially during peak hours.
  • 💵 Have some cash or an electronic payment method ready for the tolls on the route.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks and drinks for the road to stay refreshed during the drive.
  • 🕑 Check the traffic conditions and road closures before leaving to adjust your travel time if necessary.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged and have emergency contact numbers handy in case of any issues during the trip.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.13 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.36 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.07 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Sun, May 3, 6:55 AM CDT
Return by in Cleburne
Sun, May 3, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleburne
2026-05-03T06:00
Arrive Grand Prairie
Sun, May 3, 6:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cleburne
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
Mansfield
TX

The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.

From Cleburne
21.1 mi
00h 27m
To Grand Prairie
28 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Henderson Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Henderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    86 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Chambers Street

    826 ft · 18 sec · East Chambers Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Chambers Street

    631 ft · 11 sec · East Chambers Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Henderson Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Henderson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East US Highway 67

    3268 ft · 54 sec · East US Highway 67

  7. 7

    Turn left onto FM 2280

    2736 ft · 42 sec · FM 2280

  8. 8

    Continue on South Old Betsy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Old Betsy Road

  9. 9

    Continue on FM 2280

    3.3 mi · 4 min · FM 2280

  10. 10

    Continue on Conveyor Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Conveyor Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East FM 917

    9 mi · 15 min · East FM 917

  12. 12

    Continue on South 2nd Avenue

    1.1 km · 57 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 917

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 917

  14. 14

    Continue on Heritage Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Heritage Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North State Highway 360

    1 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 360

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 360 Toll North

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Rosa Parks Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Angus G. Wynne, Jr. Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas, I 20 East

    2559 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    1486 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South State Highway 161

    2969 ft · 59 sec · South State Highway 161

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East FM 917
8.98 mi · 18%
FM 2280
3.83 mi · 8%
President George Bush Turnpike
3.33 mi · 7%
Senator Chris Harris Memorial Highway
3.29 mi · 7%
Heritage Parkway
2.99 mi · 6%
East Henderson Street
2.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East FM 917

Continue on East FM 917

8.98 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 27m from Cleburne
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cleburne and Mostly Clear near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleburne to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Cleburne and 28 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cleburne and Mostly Clear near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, 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 Mansfield.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

27 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

33 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

40 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleburne and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.36 km).

Cleburne

#1 Cleburne

City in Texas, USA

Population31,999
Coordinates32.3476400, -97.3866800
Altitude233
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 Henderson Street (-97.386657, 32.34756)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.08
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.54 $13.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.71
Premium $4.59 $7.94 $15.88
Diesel $3.99 $6.91 $13.82

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleburne and Grand Prairie. The current time is 06:00:04.

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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.