How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.93 mi
01h 32m
Flight
78.34 mi
126.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.34 mi
Kilometers
126.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.93 mi
Kilometers
151.16 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Fri, Oct 16, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Rhode Island
Thu, Oct 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ennis
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Grand Prairie
46.7 mi
00h 46m
To Rhode Island
47.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and Rhode Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston

    1607 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    69.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julius Schepps Freeway
69.3 mi · 74%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.2 mi · 16%
South Belt Line Road
5.35 mi · 6%
East FM 833
0.93 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.33 mi
FM 833
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Julius Schepps Freeway

Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

69.3 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ennis
00h 46m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Grand Prairie and 47.2 miles from Rhode Island.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Prairie and Sunny near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Ennis

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

52 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Dallas, TX

53 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

71 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 78.34 mi (126.08 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.35 $14.43 $28.86
Premium $4.72 $15.68 $31.36
Diesel $5.78 $19.18 $38.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Prairie and Rhode Island. The current time is 21:09:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.