How far is Hereford, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Hereford, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 393.3 miles (632.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hereford and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hereford and Grand Prairie.
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Start on the route
74 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
46 mi · 51 min · West 1st Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
607 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
1503 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest
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Continue on US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820
2148 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop
1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll
675 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
819 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6 mi · 6 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
1455 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Highway 161
136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161
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Turn left onto Dalworth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 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 Hereford and Grand Prairie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hereford and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hereford to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 393.3 miles (632.9 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201 miles from Hereford and 192.3 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 $52.45 one way or $104.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hereford and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 341.5 mi (549.59 km).
#1 Hereford
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 14,389 |
| Coordinates | 34.8152100, -102.3993200 |
| Altitude | 1163 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Prairie
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 195,272 |
| Coordinates | 32.7459600, -96.9977800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $52.45 | $104.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.02 | $118.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $63.72 | $127.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.42 | $110.85 |
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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