How far is Grand Prairie, TX from The Colony, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to The Colony, TX is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and The Colony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and The Colony.
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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
18.2 mi · 20 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Dallas, Denton
1313 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SRT Toll South, SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1957 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SRT Toll North: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Sam Rayburn Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 423
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 121
3099 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 121
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Colony Boulevard
1931 ft · 46 sec · South Colony Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blair Oaks Drive
2887 ft · 1 min · Blair Oaks Drive
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Turn right
63 m · 15 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 The Colony.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
18.2 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Colony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to The Colony?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Grand Prairie and 15.4 miles from The Colony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Colony.
Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
City of Irving, City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and The Colony. Straight-line distance: 24.57 mi (39.54 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 The Colony
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 45,498 |
| Coordinates | 33.0890100, -96.8863900 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Colony (-96.88639, 33.08901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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