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

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Burleson, TX is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.73 mi
00h 40m
Flight
23.49 mi
37.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.49 mi
Kilometers
37.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.73 mi
Kilometers
52.67 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burleson
Sat, May 30, 4:58 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Sat, May 30, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-05-30T04:18
Arrive Burleson
Sat, May 30, 4:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Kennedale
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Grand Prairie
16.3 mi
00h 20m
To Burleson
16.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South State Highway 161

    1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 161

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South

    863 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    7.7 mi · 8 min · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3391: Renfro Street

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Burleson Boulevard

    708 ft · 19 sec · North Burleson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Renfro Street

    1799 ft · 41 sec · East Renfro Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    104 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward East Ellison Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Ellison Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ellison Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
16.6 mi · 51%
South Freeway
7.69 mi · 24%
President George Bush Turnpike
3.44 mi · 11%
I 35W South
1.09 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.05 mi · 3%
I 20 West
0.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennedale
00h 20m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Burleson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kennedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Grand Prairie and 16.3 miles from Burleson.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Burleson.

Stop Ideas Near Kennedale

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

15 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

36 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

42 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Burleson. Straight-line distance: 23.49 mi (37.8 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Burleson

A city in Burleson County, Texas.

Population49,686
Coordinates32.5420800, -97.3208500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Burleson (-97.32085, 32.54208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.69
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.35 $8.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.59 $5.28 $10.56
Diesel $3.99 $4.59 $9.18

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Burleson. The current time is 04:18:17.

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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.