How far is Georgetown, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Georgetown, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Georgetown and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown and Grand Prairie.
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Start on South Main Street
2055 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
97 m · 11 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Austin Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Austin Avenue
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Turn left onto Williams Drive
123 m · 17 sec · Williams Drive
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Turn slight right onto I 35 North
69 m · 10 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left
1656 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
67.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382
1757 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5 mi · 9 min · South Belt Line Road
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Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1325 ft · 33 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 Georgetown and Grand Prairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
67.1 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Georgetown 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 Georgetown to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Georgetown and 90.1 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.54 one way or $47.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Georgetown and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Ross
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ross.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 151.38 mi (243.62 km).
#1 Georgetown
The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.
| Population | 85,538 |
| Coordinates | 30.6326900, -97.6772300 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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