How far is Deer Park, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Deer Park, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.3 mi
04h 11m
Flight
237.47 mi
382.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.47 mi
Kilometers
382.17 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.3 mi
Kilometers
433.4 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Deer Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Park
2026-04-23T03:05
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Park
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Deer Park
134.5 mi
02h 05m
To Grand Prairie
134.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    2359 ft · 56 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 225

    2548 ft · 53 sec · Highway 225

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 West

    1820 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway

    1695 ft · 22 sec · La Porte Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 North

    2735 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Loop South

    10.7 mi · 13 min · East Loop South

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road North

    3219 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Hardy Toll Road

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Hardy Toll Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    212 mi · 3 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hardy Toll Road
234 mi · 87%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
East Loop South
10.7 mi · 4%
Pasadena Freeway
5.18 mi · 2%
La Porte Freeway
2.3 mi · 1%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Hardy Toll Road

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 39m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
237.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 05m from Deer Park
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Deer Park and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Deer Park and 134.8 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Deer Park and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Park and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 237.47 mi (382.17 km).

Deer Park

#1 Deer Park

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population32,913
Coordinates29.7052300, -95.1238200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-95.123815, 29.70523)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.97 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19 gal · 71.94 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.39 $80.79
Premium $4.59 $43.61 $87.23
Diesel $3.99 $37.93 $75.87

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 Deer Park and Grand Prairie. The current time is 03:05:18.

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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.