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

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Canyon, TX is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
372.73 mi
06h 43m
Flight
321.73 mi
517.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.73 mi
Kilometers
517.77 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.73 mi
Kilometers
599.85 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Grand Prairie
186.2 mi
03h 21m
To Canyon
186.5 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street

    3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North State Highway 161

    668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    5.8 mi · 6 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 183 West: DFW Airport

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

    1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  27. 27

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  29. 29

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  31. 31

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  32. 32

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  33. 33

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  37. 37

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  38. 38

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown

    143 m · 9 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock

    2952 ft · 1 min

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Canyon Expressway

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Canyon Expressway

    2113 ft · 42 sec · Canyon Expressway

  45. 45

    Continue on North 23rd Street

    2037 ft · 60 sec · North 23rd Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 23rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 28%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 20%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
321.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 21m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
10:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Sunny near Canyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km) and usually takes 06h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.2 miles from Grand Prairie and 186.5 miles from Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.69 one way or $99.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Sunny near Canyon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 321.73 mi (517.77 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population13,303
Coordinates34.9803300, -101.9188000
Altitude1080
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Canyon (-101.9188, 34.98033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.15 gal
49.79 L · about $49.69
Round trip
$99.39
26.3 gal · 99.58 L
Estimated CO2
116.9 kg one way
Round trip: 233.7 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.69 $99.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.91 $111.83
Premium $4.59 $60.37 $120.74
Diesel $3.99 $52.51 $105.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Canyon. The current time is 23:42:57.

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.