How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Sweetwater, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Sweetwater, TX is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Sweetwater.
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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
172.8 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 Business, SH 70: Sweetwater, Roby
1090 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Pine Street
112 m · 13 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
739 ft · 22 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lamar Street
17 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie and Sweetwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
173 mi · 02h 55m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Ranger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Grand Prairie and 105.9 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.19 one way or $56.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near Sweetwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 199.26 mi (320.68 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 Sweetwater
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 10,535 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709500, -100.4059400 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-100.40594, 32.47095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
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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