How far is Horizon City, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Horizon City, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 609.3 miles (980.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 543.1 miles (874 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 09h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horizon City and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horizon City and Grand Prairie.
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Start on Jasper Drive
20 m · 8 sec · Jasper Drive
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Turn left onto Darrington Road
780 ft · 18 sec · Darrington Road
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Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Alderwood Manor Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashford Street
535 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Street
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Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East
3143 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
772 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
148.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3024 ft · 37 sec · 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 Horizon City and Grand Prairie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Horizon City 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 Horizon City to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 609.3 miles (980.5 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304 miles from Horizon City and 305.2 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 543.1 miles (874 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 MDT. 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 $81.25 one way or $162.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horizon City and Grand Prairie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Horizon City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horizon City and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 543.06 mi (873.97 km).
#1 Horizon City
City in El Paso County, Texas, United States
| Population | 19,642 |
| Coordinates | 31.6926100, -106.2074800 |
| Altitude | 1226 |
| 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: 981 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 36m |
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 | $81.25 | $162.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $91.42 | $182.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $98.71 | $197.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $85.85 | $171.70 |
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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