How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Lakeway, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Lakeway, TX is about 205.7 miles (331 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Lakeway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Lakeway.
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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
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
40.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward RM 620: McNeil Road
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1209 ft · 19 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 45 Frontage Road
56 m · 4 sec · State Highway 45 Frontage Road
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1 km · 52 sec · North Ranch Road 620
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 45 Toll West: Lake Creek Parkway
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 45 North
2.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 45 North
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Continue on North Ranch Road 620
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ranch Road 620
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Lakeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lakeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lohmans Crossing Road
2259 ft · 1 min · Lohmans Crossing Road
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Turn right
34 m · 8 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 Lakeway.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Lakeway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Lakeway?
The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Beverly Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Grand Prairie and 102.7 miles from Lakeway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.44 one way or $54.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Lakeway.
Stop Ideas Near Beverly Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beverly Hills.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Lakeway. Straight-line distance: 174.44 mi (280.74 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 Lakeway
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,216 |
| Coordinates | 30.3637700, -97.9795900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeway (-97.97959, 30.36377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.44 | $54.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
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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