How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Denison, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Denison, TX is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Collin County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Denison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Denison.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Small Hill Street
1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
918 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
871 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street
620 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Street
2122 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Houston, McKinney
2766 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Hall Street, Lemmon Avenue
898 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
11.8 mi · 12 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 691: Grayson County College, North Texas Regional Airport
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Rayburn Freeway
531 ft · 13 sec · North Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on South Highway 75
1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway 75
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Continue on South Eisenhower Parkway
2020 ft · 55 sec · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eisenhower Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · South Eisenhower Parkway
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Continue on South Austin Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Austin Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Denison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight right onto North Central Expressway
44.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Denison?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McKinney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Grand Prairie and 43.3 miles from Denison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Denison.
Stop Ideas Near McKinney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Prosper City Hall
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center
US Post Office
City Hall Plaza Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKinney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Denison. Straight-line distance: 74.68 mi (120.18 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 Denison
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 25,792 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -96.5366600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denison (-96.53666, 33.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
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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