How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Seabrook, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Seabrook, TX is about 281.5 miles (453 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, 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 Seabrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Seabrook.
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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
5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.2 mi · 16 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
203.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hardy Toll Road South
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Loop East
10.5 mi · 13 min · North Loop East
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
3182 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto La Porte Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 146 South: La Porte
2908 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
2698 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Bayport Boulevard
32 m · 5 sec · Bayport Boulevard
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Turn left onto East NASA Parkway
85 m · 14 sec · East NASA Parkway
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Turn left onto Anders Avenue
37 m · 10 sec · Anders Avenue
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Seabrook.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
203 mi · 03h 29m
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 Seabrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Seabrook?
The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Grand Prairie and 140.6 miles from Seabrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.53 one way or $75.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Prairie and Sunny near Seabrook.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 248.85 mi (400.48 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 Seabrook
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 13,879 |
| Coordinates | 29.5641200, -95.0254800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seabrook (-95.02548, 29.56412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.59 | $91.18 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
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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