How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Lumberton, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Lumberton, TX is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Lumberton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Lumberton.
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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
10.9 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2006 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · C F Hawn Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 175 West
46 m · 10 sec · US Highway 175 West
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Turn left onto West Corsicana Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Corsicana Street
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Continue on US Highway 175 East
20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175 East
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Continue on West Pine Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 175
13.3 mi · 15 min · US Highway 175
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Continue on Frankston Highway
3163 ft · 58 sec · Frankston Highway
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Continue on Alexander Boulevard
937 ft · 22 sec · Alexander Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
9.5 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Dickinson Drive
3.4 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Drive
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
9.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on North Marcus Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Marcus Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
11.5 mi · 13 min · US Highway 69 South
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Continue on Rusk Street
15.1 mi · 19 min · Rusk Street
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Take the exit slight right
555 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
2497 ft · 49 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
750 ft · 18 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Kurth Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive
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Turn straight onto North Timberland Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Timberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
3102 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East Denman Avenue
38.5 mi · 44 min · East Denman Avenue
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Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
3 mi · 3 min · North Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 69 North
6.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 69 North
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Continue on North Magnolia Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Magnolia Street
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Continue on US Highway 69 South
38.4 mi · 44 min · US Highway 69 South
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Turn left onto West Chance Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Chance Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Lumberton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C F Hawn Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on C F Hawn Freeway
68.7 mi · 01h 15m
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 Sunny near Lumberton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Lumberton?
The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Rusk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Grand Prairie and 136.5 miles from Lumberton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Prairie and Sunny near Lumberton.
Stop Ideas Near Rusk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rusk.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 237.75 mi (382.62 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 Lumberton
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 13,383 |
| Coordinates | 30.2657700, -94.1996300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lumberton (-94.19963, 30.26577)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.43 | $72.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.26 | $88.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.49 | $76.99 |
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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