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

The driving distance from Fredericksburg, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.53 mi
04h 19m
Flight
203.29 mi
327.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.29 mi
Kilometers
327.16 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.53 mi
Kilometers
409.62 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Tue, Apr 28, 5:18 PM CDT
Return by in Fredericksburg
Tue, Apr 28, 9:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredericksburg
2026-04-28T12:58
Arrive Grand Prairie
Tue, Apr 28, 5:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredericksburg
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
Hamilton
TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

From Fredericksburg
127.8 mi
02h 09m
To Grand Prairie
126.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Adams Street

    29 m · 10 sec · North Adams Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281

    15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  7. 7

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    17.1 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on South Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

    42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281

  13. 13

    Continue on South Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street

    973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 220

    12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 67

    12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail

    24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive

    860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on President George Bush Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  30. 30

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

    1486 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto South State Highway 161

    2969 ft · 59 sec · South State Highway 161

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
97.9 mi · 38%
East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 11%
Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
21.8 mi · 9%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 8%
South US Highway 281
17.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North US Highway 281

Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281

42.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 09m from Fredericksburg
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fredericksburg and 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 Fredericksburg to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Fredericksburg and 126.8 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

71 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

75 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

95 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 203.29 mi (327.16 km).

Fredericksburg

#1 Fredericksburg

City in Texas, United States

Population11,519
Coordinates30.2752000, -98.8719800
Altitude516
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 Adams Street (-98.872104, 30.275289)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $33.94
Round trip
$67.87
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.94 $67.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.18 $76.37
Premium $4.59 $41.23 $82.45
Diesel $3.99 $35.86 $71.71

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Fredericksburg and Grand Prairie. The current time is 12:58:32.

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.