How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Gainesville, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Gainesville, TX is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Gainesville.
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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
2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn right onto North State Highway 161
668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
18.2 mi · 20 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
1313 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1306
589 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West California Street
1 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
637 ft · 13 sec · North Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Gainesville.
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 Stemmons Freeway
Continue straight
25.4 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Cloudy near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Grand Prairie and 36.4 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Cloudy near Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
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 Corinth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 61.3 mi (98.66 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 Gainesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.6259400, -97.1333500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gainesville (-97.13335, 33.62594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
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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