How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Canyon, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Canyon, TX is about 330.7 miles (532.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn right onto North State Highway 161
668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1883 ft · 23 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
1846 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Forth Worth
3037 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
17 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84
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Turn right onto FM 835
4 mi · 7 min · FM 835
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Continue on FM 1729
3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729
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Turn right onto East FM 40
16 m · 1 sec · East FM 40
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East FM 40
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Canyon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
182 mi · 03h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 330.7 miles (532.2 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Grand Prairie and 165.5 miles from Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.10 one way or $88.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 279.93 mi (450.51 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 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,387 |
| Coordinates | 33.5928600, -101.7315500 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $44.10 | $88.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.62 | $99.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.58 | $107.15 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.60 | $93.20 |
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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