How far is Grand Prairie, TX from West Odessa, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to West Odessa, TX is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Prairie and West Odessa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and West Odessa.
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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
308.8 mi · 5 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1936
842 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Access Road
720 ft · 23 sec · Access Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West University Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · West University Boulevard
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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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 West Odessa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West Freeway
Merge slight right
309 mi · 05h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near West Odessa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to West Odessa?
The road trip is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Grand Prairie and 175.7 miles from West Odessa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.78 one way or $93.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grand Prairie and Mostly Sunny near West Odessa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and West Odessa. Straight-line distance: 327.26 mi (526.67 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 West Odessa
Census designated place
| Population | 22,707 |
| Coordinates | 31.8423500, -102.4987600 |
| Altitude | 903 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Odessa (-102.49876, 31.84235)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.78 | $93.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.64 | $105.28 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $56.84 | $113.67 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $49.43 | $98.87 |
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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