How far is Highland Village, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Highland Village, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.8 mi
00h 35m
Flight
24.06 mi
38.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.06 mi
Kilometers
38.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.17 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Highland Village
Sat, Apr 18, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Village
2026-04-18T18:40
Arrive Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland Village
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Farmers Branch
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Highland Village
15.7 mi
00h 17m
To Grand Prairie
16.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Village and Grand Prairie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Village and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on Greenbriar Lane

    35 m · 8 sec · Greenbriar Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lakevista West

    631 ft · 29 sec · Lakevista West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highland Village Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Village Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, US 77

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike

    1784 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    18.3 mi · 20 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 161

    136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dalworth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Village and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
President George Bush Turnpike
18.3 mi · 58%
North Stemmons Freeway
7.54 mi · 24%
PGBT Toll
1.24 mi · 4%
Highland Village Road
1.12 mi · 4%
Dalworth Street
0.68 mi · 2%
PGBT Toll South
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

President George Bush Turnpike

Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

18.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmers Branch
00h 17m from Highland Village
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland Village and 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 Highland Village to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 15.7 miles from Highland Village and 16.1 miles from Grand Prairie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Highland Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Farmers Branch and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

30 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Village and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 24.06 mi (38.72 km).

Highland Village

#1 Highland Village

City in Texas, United States

Population16,885
Coordinates33.0917900, -97.0466800
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenbriar Lane (-97.046678, 33.091909)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.23
Round trip
$8.46
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.23 $8.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.52
Premium $4.59 $5.14 $10.28
Diesel $3.99 $4.47 $8.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Village and Grand Prairie. The current time is 18:40:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.