How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Jacinto City, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Jacinto City, TX is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.99 mi
04h 36m
Flight
230.65 mi
371.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.65 mi
Kilometers
371.2 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.99 mi
Kilometers
411.97 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacinto City
Mon, May 25, 2:36 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Mon, May 25, 7:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-05-25T09:59
Arrive Jacinto City
Mon, May 25, 2:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jewett
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Grand Prairie
128.2 mi
02h 18m
To Jacinto City
127.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Jacinto City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Jacinto City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    203.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Loop East

    5.9 mi · 7 min · North Loop East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Beaumont, Downtown

    1008 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    1 km · 49 sec · East Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward John Ralston Road, Holland Avenue

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Holland Avenue

    1957 ft · 43 sec · Holland Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Jacinto City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
203 mi · 79%
Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 9%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
North Loop East
5.91 mi · 2%
South Belt Line Road
5.35 mi · 2%
I 610 East
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

203 mi · 03h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jewett
02h 18m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacinto City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Jacinto City?

The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Grand Prairie and 127.8 miles from Jacinto City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacinto City.

Stop Ideas Near Jewett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jewett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jewett.

BUS

Bryan, TX

80 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

96 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Temple

118 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Jacinto City. Straight-line distance: 230.65 mi (371.2 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Jacinto City

#2 Jacinto City

City in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population10,466
Coordinates29.7674500, -95.2338200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Jacinto City (-95.23382, 29.76745)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
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.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.19 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.25
18.06 gal · 68.38 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.12 $68.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.79
Premium $4.59 $41.46 $82.91
Diesel $3.99 $36.06 $72.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Jacinto City. The current time is 09:59:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.