How far is Grand Prairie, TX from West University Place, TX?
The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to West University Place, TX is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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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 University Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and West University Place.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Express Lane
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Pierce Elevated
662 ft · 16 sec · Pierce Elevated
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Turn straight onto Dallas Street
152 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Heiner Street
1850 ft · 39 sec · Heiner Street
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Continue on Bagby Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bagby Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buffalo Speedway, Edloe Street
932 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1945 ft · 41 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Buffalo Speedway
2702 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Speedway
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Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard
1838 ft · 56 sec · Sunset Boulevard
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Turn left onto Edloe Street
1847 ft · 1 min · Edloe Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 University Place.
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 Clear leaving Grand Prairie and Sunny near West University Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Prairie to West University Place?
The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 128.1 miles from Grand Prairie and 127.7 miles from West University Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grand Prairie and Sunny near West University Place.
Stop Ideas Near Jewett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and West University Place. Straight-line distance: 228.7 mi (368.05 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 University Place
City in Harris County, Texas, U.
| Population | 15,496 |
| Coordinates | 29.7180100, -95.4338300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: West University Place (-95.43383, 29.71801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
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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