How far is Denison, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Denison, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denison and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denison and Grand Prairie.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Austin Avenue
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Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 91: Texoma Parkway
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 91 South: Sherman
832 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Texoma Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Texoma Parkway
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Turn right onto Grayson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grayson Drive
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Turn left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
679 ft · 16 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 75 South
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
11.9 mi · 12 min · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on North Collins Freeway
10.1 mi · 10 min · North Collins Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2425 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
542 ft · 11 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 30
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Fort Worth
2379 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Continue on North Belt Line Road
532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto Davis Street
1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denison and Grand Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Central Expressway
Continue on North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Denison 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 Denison to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Denison and 46.5 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Denison and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denison and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 74.68 mi (120.18 km).
#1 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.56 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.65 | $29.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
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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