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

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Forney, TX is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.63 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.56 mi
49.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.56 mi
Kilometers
49.18 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-23T03:01
Arrive Forney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Dallas
TX

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

From Grand Prairie
16.8 mi
00h 20m
To Forney
16.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Forney.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Small Hill Street

    1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    54 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East

    918 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

    12 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 688, FM 740

    156 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West US Highway 80

    2344 ft · 47 sec · West US Highway 80

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    113 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Bois d'Arc Street

    638 ft · 20 sec · North Bois d'Arc Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 80 East
12 mi · 36%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.9 mi · 32%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.47 mi · 22%
West Broad Street
0.9 mi · 3%
North Belt Line Road
0.63 mi · 2%
West US Highway 80
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 80 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 80 East: Terrell

12 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 20m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Forney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Grand Prairie and 16.8 miles from Forney.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dallas and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 3.5 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

1 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

18 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

49 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Forney. Straight-line distance: 30.56 mi (49.18 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Forney

City in Texas, United States

Population29,246
Coordinates32.7481800, -96.4719300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Forney (-96.47193, 32.74818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.59 $5.46 $10.93
Diesel $3.99 $4.75 $9.50

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 Forney. The current time is 03:01:33.

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.