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

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.01 mi
00h 16m
Flight
11.4 mi
18.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.4 mi
Kilometers
18.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.01 mi
Kilometers
20.93 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T15:30
Arrive Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 22, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cockrell Hill
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
6.5 mi
00h 08m
To Grand Prairie
6.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Dallas and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    601 ft · 21 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ross Avenue

    1028 ft · 23 sec · Ross Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Houston Street

    603 ft · 26 sec · North Houston Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
9.67 mi · 74%
I 30 West
0.93 mi · 7%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi · 6%
East Interstate 30
0.47 mi · 4%
Belt Line Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Davis Street
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

9.67 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cockrell Hill
00h 08m from Dallas
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas 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 Dallas to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Dallas and 6.5 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill

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 Cockrell Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 6.4 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.1 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cockrell Hill.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

9 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

26 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.34 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.48
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.74 $3.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.59 $2.11 $4.22
Diesel $3.99 $1.84 $3.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Grand Prairie. The current time is 15:30:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.