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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Grand Prairie and Houston is 227.57 miles (366.23 km).

Flight distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Houston, TX is 227.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Grand Prairie to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 253.4 miles (407.81 km) by car.

Driving from Grand Prairie to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 47 minutes.

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#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas. It is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Grand Prairie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grand Prairie Arts Center and the Grand Prairie Museum of Art and History.

Population 195272
GPS Coordinates 32°44'45"N 96°59'52"W
Latitude 32.7459600
Longitude -96.9977800
Altitude 157
Country United States
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#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Population 2316120
GPS Coordinates 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W
Latitude 29.7632800
Longitude -95.3632700
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Grand Prairie and Houston

The distance between Grand Prairie and Houston is 408 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Houston. The current time is 11:50:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.85 liters (8.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grand Prairie and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grand Prairie to Houston is $27.01 (diesel $35.7).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $27.01 $30.8 $33.77 $35.7

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grand Prairie and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Austin, TX to Grand Prairie 200.81 miles (323 km)

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Driving distance from Brownsville, TX to Grand Prairie 565.43 miles (910 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Grand Prairie 13.58 miles (22 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Grand Prairie 21.69 miles (35 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Grand Prairie 37.95 miles (61 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Grand Prairie 164.02 miles (264 km)

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Driving distance from Irving, TX to Grand Prairie 7.52 miles (12 km)

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Driving distance from Laredo, TX to Grand Prairie 451.34 miles (726 km)

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Driving distance from McKinney, TX to Grand Prairie 48.52 miles (78 km)

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