How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Fulshear, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Fulshear, TX is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Fulshear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Fulshear.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue
2197 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto North Loop Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Austin Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Austin Street
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Continue on US 290 Business
1.6 mi · 2 min · US 290 Business
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Turn right onto FM 359
18.6 mi · 28 min · FM 359
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
1992 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359
1914 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 359
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359
2.7 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 359
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Continue on Bains Street
1178 ft · 27 sec · Bains Street
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Turn left onto Highway Boulevard
1904 ft · 36 sec · Highway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Waller Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Waller Avenue
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Continue on FM 359
5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
113 m · 18 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Wilson Drive
115 m · 18 sec · Wilson Drive
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
11 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Turn slight left
74 m · 9 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 Fulshear.
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 R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
80.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Fulshear?
The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Marlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Grand Prairie and 130 miles from Fulshear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Prairie and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.
Stop Ideas Near Marlin
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 Marlin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Fulshear. Straight-line distance: 220.89 mi (355.49 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 Fulshear
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,136 |
| Coordinates | 29.6899600, -95.8996800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.08 | $78.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.70 | $73.39 |
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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