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

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Fredericksburg, TX is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
255.74 mi
05h 03m
Flight
203.29 mi
327.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.29 mi
Kilometers
327.16 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.74 mi
Kilometers
411.57 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Tue, Apr 28, 6:07 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Tue, Apr 28, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-28T13:03
Arrive Fredericksburg
Tue, Apr 28, 6:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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

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
Hamilton
TX

City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States

From Grand Prairie
128 mi
02h 31m
To Fredericksburg
127.8 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South State Highway 161

    1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 161

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South

    863 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive

    1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    13.6 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on North Rice Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281

  22. 22

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    33.5 mi · 40 min · South US Highway 281

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg

    582 ft · 16 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290

  29. 29

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Adams Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 281
96.8 mi · 38%
US 67 South
36.5 mi · 14%
West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
21.7 mi · 9%
Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 8%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
02h 31m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Grand Prairie and 127.8 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

71 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

75 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

75 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Waco, TX

95 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 203.29 mi (327.16 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Fredericksburg

City in Texas, United States

Population11,519
Coordinates30.2752000, -98.8719800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.16 L · about $34.09
Round trip
$68.17
18.04 gal · 68.32 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.09 $68.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.35 $76.71
Premium $4.59 $41.41 $82.82
Diesel $3.99 $36.02 $72.03

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Fredericksburg. The current time is 13:03:40.

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.