How far is Grand Prairie, TX from South Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to South Houston, TX is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and South Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and South Houston.
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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
227.2 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 3: Monroe Road
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1530 ft · 31 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Monroe Road
991 ft · 25 sec · Monroe Road
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Continue on Winkler Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Winkler Drive
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Turn right onto Galveston Road
1 km · 59 sec · Galveston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Galveston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and South Houston.
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
227 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near South Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to South Houston?
The road trip is about 261.3 miles (420.5 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Jewett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Grand Prairie and 130.4 miles from South Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near South Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
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 Jewett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and South Houston. Straight-line distance: 237.1 mi (381.57 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 South Houston
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 17,446 |
| Coordinates | 29.6630100, -95.2354900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Houston (-95.23549, 29.66301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $34.84 | $69.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.20 | $78.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.33 | $84.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.82 | $73.63 |
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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