How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Irving, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Irving, TX is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Irving.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Irving.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
953 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Small Hill Street
1081 ft · 34 sec · Small Hill Street
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1 km · 1 min · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1874 ft · 32 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 East
918 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
2766 ft · 34 sec · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MacArthur Boulevard
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
1.1 km · 1 min · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Continue on South MacArthur Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn right onto Schulze Drive
2448 ft · 1 min · Schulze Drive
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1155 ft · 37 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Ohio Street
133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Irving.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South MacArthur Boulevard
Continue on South MacArthur Boulevard
2.05 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Irving?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Grand Prairie and 3.8 miles from Irving.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Irving.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeview.
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Irving. Straight-line distance: 5.49 mi (8.84 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 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
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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