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

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Atascocita, TX is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.1 miles (351 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.75 mi
04h 29m
Flight
218.1 mi
350.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.1 mi
Kilometers
350.99 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.75 mi
Kilometers
395.5 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atascocita
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-15T06:49
Arrive Atascocita
Wed, Apr 15, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buffalo
TX

City in Leon County, Texas

From Grand Prairie
123 mi
02h 14m
To Atascocita
122.7 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    203.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Hardy Road

    2900 ft · 1 min · West Hardy Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2585 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on FM 1960

    631 ft · 20 sec · FM 1960

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · FM 1960

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
203 mi · 83%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
West Hardy Road
14.2 mi · 6%
Hardy Toll Road South
5.96 mi · 2%
South Belt Line Road
5.35 mi · 2%
FM 1960
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

203 mi · 03h 29m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
218.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
02h 14m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atascocita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Grand Prairie and 122.7 miles from Atascocita.

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

The direct path is about 218.1 miles (351 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

93 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

102 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Atascocita. Straight-line distance: 218.1 mi (350.99 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Atascocita

Census designated place

Population65,844
Coordinates29.9988300, -95.1766000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Atascocita (-95.1766, 29.99883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.83 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.53
17.34 gal · 65.66 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.76 $65.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.86 $73.73
Premium $4.59 $39.80 $79.61
Diesel $3.99 $34.62 $69.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Atascocita. The current time is 06:49:15.

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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.