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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
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 fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Small Hill Street
1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street
-
4
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road
-
5
Turn right
54 m · 7 sec
-
6
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30
-
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
918 ft · 16 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Street
2122 ft · 52 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Houston, McKinney
2766 ft · 1 min
-
13
Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Hall Street, Lemmon Avenue
898 ft · 22 sec
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1523 ft · 37 sec
-
16
Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway
34.8 mi · 37 min · North Central Expressway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: Bonham
1.1 km · 1 min
-
18
Continue on Sam Rayburn Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
-
19
Turn left onto McKinney Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · McKinney Street
-
20
Continue on South Powell Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powell Parkway
-
21
Turn right onto West 4th Street
820 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
-
22
Turn right onto South Sherley Road
11 m · 1 sec · South Sherley Road
-
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Anju
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Vital Statistics
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Anna. Straight-line distance: 49.12 mi (79.05 km).
#1 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anna
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,945 |
| Coordinates | 33.3490000, -96.5486000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anna (-96.5486, 33.349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.