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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South State Highway 161
1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 161
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South
863 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3.4 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
21.7 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTP Toll South: Chisholm Trail Parkway
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Turn right onto West Katherine P Raines Drive
1005 ft · 20 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 41 min
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Turn slight left
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
663 ft · 9 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1010 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
33.5 mi · 40 min · South US Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg
582 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Adams Street
29 m · 3 sec · North Adams Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 203.29 mi (327.16 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 Fredericksburg
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 11,519 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752000, -98.8719800 |
| Altitude | 516 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredericksburg (-98.87198, 30.2752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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