How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Brushy Creek, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Brushy Creek, TX is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Brushy Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Brushy Creek.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
37.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Settlers Boulevard
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard
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Turn left onto Creek Bend Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard
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Continue on Brightwater Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive
1873 ft · 53 sec · Great Oaks Drive
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Turn right onto Hillside Drive
1014 ft · 34 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive
91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive
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Turn right onto Stoney Hill
145 m · 14 sec · Stoney Hill
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Hill
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Brushy Creek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Brushy Creek?
The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Grand Prairie and 91.5 miles from Brushy Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Northcrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Brushy Creek. Straight-line distance: 160.3 mi (257.98 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 Brushy Creek
Census designated place
| Population | 21,764 |
| Coordinates | 30.5135300, -97.7397300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.70 | $59.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
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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