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

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Anna, TX is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.63 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49.12 mi
79.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.12 mi
Kilometers
79.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.63 mi
Kilometers
91.14 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anna
Sun, Apr 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Sun, Apr 12, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-12T19:32
Arrive Anna
Sun, Apr 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Richardson
TX

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Grand Prairie
28.3 mi
00h 34m
To Anna
28.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Small Hill Street

    1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    54 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    918 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Street

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Houston, McKinney

    2766 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway

    1 mi · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Hall Street, Lemmon Avenue

    898 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway

    34.8 mi · 37 min · North Central Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto McKinney Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Powell Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    820 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Sherley Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Central Expressway
34.8 mi · 62%
Tom Landry Freeway
9.95 mi · 18%
McKinney Street
3.34 mi · 6%
South Powell Parkway
2.37 mi · 4%
Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.03 mi · 2%
Sam Rayburn Highway
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Central Expressway

Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richardson
00h 34m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Anna?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Grand Prairie and 28.3 miles from Anna.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anna.

Stop Ideas Near Richardson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richardson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 13.7 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Dallas Vital Statistics
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Dallas Vital Statistics

Dallas , TX
1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.7/5 66 reviews Government office,Certification agency
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.

BUS

Dallas, TX

20 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

20 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

60 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Anna. Straight-line distance: 49.12 mi (79.05 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Anna

#2 Anna

City in Collin County, Texas, United States

Population16,945
Coordinates33.3490000, -96.5486000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Anna (-96.5486, 33.349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.59 $9.18 $18.36
Diesel $3.99 $7.99 $15.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Anna. The current time is 19:32:05.

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.