How far is Dallas, TX from Grape Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Grape Creek, TX is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Eastland County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Grape Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Grape Creek.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
137.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 83 South, US 277 South: San Angelo, Ballinger, Anson
2737 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 277 South: San Angelo
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 277 South
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 277 South
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Turn right onto East FM 2105
6.9 mi · 12 min · East FM 2105
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Turn right onto US Highway 87 North
4.1 mi · 4 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2288: Grape Creek
1302 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto US 87 Frontage Road
633 ft · 20 sec · US 87 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Grape Creek Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Grape Creek Road
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Turn left onto Mustang Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Mustang Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mustang Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Grape Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
137 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Grape Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Grape Creek?
The road trip is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Cisco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Dallas and 139.4 miles from Grape Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Grape Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Grape Creek. Straight-line distance: 234.02 mi (376.62 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grape Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 3,154 |
| Coordinates | 31.5793200, -100.5476000 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grape Creek (-100.5476, 31.57932)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $37.15 | $74.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.13 | $90.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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