How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Eagle Pass, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Eagle Pass, TX is about 420.3 miles (676.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
420.3 mi
07h 38m
Flight
347.86 mi
559.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.86 mi
Kilometers
559.83 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.3 mi
Kilometers
676.4 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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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 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eagle Pass
Wed, May 13, 3:52 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Wed, May 13, 11:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Eagle Pass
Wed, May 13, 3:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 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
8:42 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
Onion Creek
TX

Census designated place

From Grand Prairie
210.3 mi
03h 49m
To Eagle Pass
210 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
Eagle Pass Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Tuesday
Using Las Quintas Fronterizas as the closest live forecast in the Maverick County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Eagle Pass.

  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

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco

    2016 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    10 mi · 12 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57: Eagle Pass

    962 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    131 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Interstate 35 North

    610 ft · 12 sec · Interstate 35 North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto US Highway 57

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US Highway 57

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Ceylon Street

    65 m · 4 sec · North Ceylon Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ceylon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
189 mi · 45%
US Highway 57
95.3 mi · 23%
South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 19%
North Pan Am Expressway
18.5 mi · 4%
South Pan Am Expressway
10.4 mi · 2%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 57

Turn right onto US Highway 57

95.3 mi · 01h 46m

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
07h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
347.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onion Creek
03h 49m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
8:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Eagle Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Eagle Pass?

The road trip is about 420.3 miles (676.4 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?

Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.3 miles from Grand Prairie and 210 miles from Eagle Pass.

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

The direct path is about 347.8 miles (559.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 $56.04 one way or $112.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek

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

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

RAIL

Austin

15 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

32 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

60 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Eagle Pass. Straight-line distance: 347.86 mi (559.83 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Eagle Pass

#2 Eagle Pass

City in Maverick County, Texas, United States

Population29,515
Coordinates28.7091400, -100.4995200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Eagle Pass (-100.49952, 28.70914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 676 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.83 gal
56.14 L · about $56.04
Round trip
$112.09
29.66 gal · 112.28 L
Estimated CO2
131.8 kg one way
Round trip: 263.6 kg / 581 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $56.04 $112.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.06 $126.11
Premium $4.59 $68.08 $136.17
Diesel $3.99 $59.22 $118.43

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Eagle Pass. The current time is 20:13:31.

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.