How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Midlothian, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Midlothian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Midlothian.
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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
6 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road
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Continue on FM 1382
5.8 mi · 8 min · FM 1382
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Turn right onto North Highway 67
1649 ft · 33 sec · North Highway 67
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 South
648 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ninth Street
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 67
127 m · 15 sec · North US Highway 67
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1109 ft · 28 sec · North 9th Street
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Midlothian.
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.
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
7.16 mi · 00h 08m
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 Midlothian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Midlothian?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Cedar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Grand Prairie and 10.4 miles from Midlothian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Midlothian.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.31 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 Midlothian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 35,146 |
| Coordinates | 32.4823600, -96.9944500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.95 | $5.91 |
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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