How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Cinco Ranch, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Cinco Ranch, TX is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
269.13 mi
04h 48m
Flight
220.29 mi
354.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.29 mi
Kilometers
354.53 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.13 mi
Kilometers
433.13 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cinco Ranch
Tue, May 5, 11:44 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 4:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive Cinco Ranch
Tue, May 5, 11:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Grand Prairie
134.8 mi
02h 24m
To Cinco Ranch
134.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Cinco Ranch.

  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

    203.7 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 99 Toll West: Grand Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    41.2 mi · 45 min · North Grand Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cinco Ranch Boulevard

    1263 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cinco Ranch Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cinco Ranch Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cinco Lakes Drive

    904 ft · 27 sec · Cinco Lakes Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Crystal Bay Drive

    53 m · 8 sec · Crystal Bay Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crystal Bay Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
204 mi · 76%
North Grand Parkway West
41.2 mi · 15%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
South Belt Line Road
5.35 mi · 2%
99 Toll West
1.28 mi
Cinco Ranch Boulevard
1.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

204 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 24m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Cinco Ranch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Cinco Ranch?

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Grand Prairie and 134.4 miles from Cinco Ranch.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Cinco Ranch.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Cinco Ranch. Straight-line distance: 220.29 mi (354.53 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Cinco Ranch

#2 Cinco Ranch

Census designated place

Population18,274
Coordinates29.7388400, -95.7580000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Cinco Ranch (-95.758, 29.73884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.95 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19 gal · 71.9 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.39 $80.79
Premium $4.59 $43.61 $87.23
Diesel $3.99 $37.93 $75.87

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Cinco Ranch. The current time is 06:56:09.

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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.