How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Live Oak, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Live Oak, TX is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
250.81 mi
05h 01m
Flight
204.62 mi
329.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.62 mi
Kilometers
329.3 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.81 mi
Kilometers
403.64 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-19T06:06
Arrive Live Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Comanche
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Grand Prairie
125.4 mi
02h 30m
To Live Oak
125.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Live Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Live Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South State Highway 161

    1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 161

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South

    863 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    3.4 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Fort Worth

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    42.5 mi · 51 min · Cresson Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on East South Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East South Loop

  18. 18

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  20. 20

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  23. 23

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 67

    19 mi · 22 min · US Highway 67

  25. 25

    Continue on Early Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Early Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    21.7 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    40.5 mi · 46 min · 8th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto United States Highway 87

    33.6 mi · 39 min · United States Highway 87

  29. 29

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2335

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Live Oak.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cresson Bypass
42.5 mi · 17%
8th Street
40.5 mi · 16%
US Highway 67
34.4 mi · 14%
United States Highway 87
33.6 mi · 13%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 10%
East Commerce Street
21.7 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Cresson Bypass

Continue on Cresson Bypass

42.5 mi · 00h 51m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
204.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comanche
02h 30m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Live Oak?

The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Comanche is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.4 miles from Grand Prairie and 125.5 miles from Live Oak.

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

The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Comanche

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Comanche, 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 Comanche.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

116 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 204.62 mi (329.3 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Live Oak

#2 Live Oak

City in Texas

Population16,661
Coordinates31.1390600, -99.9295200
Altitude654
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: Live Oak (-99.92952, 31.13906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.85 gal
33.5 L · about $33.44
Round trip
$66.89
17.7 gal · 67 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.3 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.44 $66.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.63 $75.26
Premium $4.59 $40.63 $81.26
Diesel $3.99 $35.34 $70.68

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Live Oak. The current time is 06:06:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.