How far is Del Rio, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Del Rio, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 379 miles (609.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
378.98 mi
06h 43m
Flight
328.43 mi
528.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.43 mi
Kilometers
528.56 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.98 mi
Kilometers
609.91 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Return by in Del Rio
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Del Rio
2026-04-22T18:58
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Del Rio
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Blackwell
TX

City in Nolan County, Texas, United States

From Del Rio
209.4 mi
03h 21m
To Grand Prairie
169.6 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Del Rio and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Spur 297

    1189 ft · 26 sec · Spur 297

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Crockett Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Crockett Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road

    823 ft · 23 sec · US 87 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden

    547 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Bryant Boulevard

    623 ft · 7 sec · South Bryant Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223

    2055 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Loop 306

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Loop 306

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 67 North, US 277 North

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    3024 ft · 37 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 161

    136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Dalworth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Del Rio 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 36%
Veterans Boulevard
90 mi · 24%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 21%
South Crockett Avenue
60.5 mi · 16%
Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 5%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
328.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackwell
03h 21m from Del Rio
Leave By
10:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 379 miles (609.9 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blackwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.4 miles from Del Rio and 169.6 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.53 one way or $101.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Del Rio and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 328.43 mi (528.56 km).

Del Rio

#1 Del Rio

City in Texas, USA

Population35,722
Coordinates29.3627300, -100.8967600
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway Spur 297 (-100.89694, 29.362636)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.37 gal
50.62 L · about $50.53
Round trip
$101.05
26.74 gal · 101.24 L
Estimated CO2
118.8 kg one way
Round trip: 237.6 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.53 $101.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.85 $113.70
Premium $4.59 $61.38 $122.76
Diesel $3.99 $53.39 $106.77

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 Del Rio and Grand Prairie. The current time is 18:58:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.