How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Pecos, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Pecos, TX is about 415.8 miles (669.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391 miles (629.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Pecos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Pecos.
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Start on the route
67 m · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
58 m · 10 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1643 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2189 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Dalworth Street
3268 ft · 1 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn right onto North State Highway 161
668 ft · 12 sec · North State Highway 161
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll North
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
1883 ft · 23 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30: Dallas, Fort Worth
1846 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Forth Worth
3037 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
17 mi · 21 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
378.5 mi · 6 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Carlsbad, Fort Stockton
1232 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto South Cedar Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
20 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Pecos.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
379 mi · 06h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Pecos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Pecos?
The road trip is about 415.8 miles (669.1 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.6 miles from Grand Prairie and 208.2 miles from Pecos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391 miles (629.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.44 one way or $110.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Pecos.
Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Pecos. Straight-line distance: 391 mi (629.26 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 Pecos
City in Texas
| Population | 10,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.4229100, -103.4932300 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pecos (-103.49323, 31.42291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 669 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
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 | $55.44 | $110.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.38 | $124.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $67.35 | $134.70 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $58.58 | $117.15 |
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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