How far is Huntsville, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Huntsville, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.78 mi
02h 50m
Flight
163.57 mi
263.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.57 mi
Kilometers
263.24 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.78 mi
Kilometers
295.76 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 6:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-05T12:53
Arrive Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kirvin
TX

Town in Freestone County, Texas, United States

From Huntsville
91.8 mi
01h 25m
To Grand Prairie
92 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    27 m · 12 sec · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Interstate 45 North

    3074 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    68.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate 45 North
168 mi · 91%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 6%
11th Street
1.21 mi · 1%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi
East R L Thornton Freeway
0.76 mi
I 30 West
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Interstate 45 North

Continue straight

98.7 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirvin
01h 25m from Huntsville
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kirvin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Huntsville and 92 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Kirvin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirvin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirvin.

BUS

Waco, TX

80 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

108 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Mesquite, TX

117 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
BUS

Tyler, TX

117 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 163.57 mi (263.24 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second-largest city in Walker County, Texas.

Population41,392
Coordinates30.7235300, -95.5507800
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: 11th Street (-95.550785, 30.723759)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $24.53
Round trip
$49.05
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.53 $49.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.19
Premium $4.59 $29.80 $59.59
Diesel $3.99 $25.91 $51.83

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Grand Prairie. The current time is 12:53:45.

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.