How far is Grand Prairie, TX from Waxahachie, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Waxahachie, TX is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Waxahachie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and Waxahachie.
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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
9.3 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2016 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
16.9 mi · 18 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brookside Road
887 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
542 ft · 16 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Turn left onto Brookside Road
2096 ft · 44 sec · Brookside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West US 287 Business
1301 ft · 22 sec · West US 287 Business
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
39 m · 4 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right
30 m · 7 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 Waxahachie.
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.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
16.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Sunny near Waxahachie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to Waxahachie?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
DeSoto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Grand Prairie and 17.3 miles from Waxahachie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Sunny near Waxahachie.
Stop Ideas Near DeSoto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeSoto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and Waxahachie. Straight-line distance: 26.32 mi (42.35 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 Waxahachie
A city in Ellis County, Texas.
| Population | 39,797 |
| Coordinates | 32.3865300, -96.8483300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waxahachie (-96.84833, 32.38653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
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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