How far is Irving, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Irving, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Grand Prairie.
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Start on North Ohio Street
18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard
1125 ft · 40 sec · West Irving Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Sowers Road
567 ft · 18 sec · South Sowers Road
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Continue on Schulze Drive
2262 ft · 1 min · Schulze Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South MacArthur Boulevard
3.5 mi · 7 min · South MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn right onto I 30 West
38 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
145 m · 8 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
1038 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Continue on North Belt Line Road
532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto Davis Street
1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
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 Irving and Grand Prairie.
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.
South MacArthur Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto South MacArthur Boulevard
3.45 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irving to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Irving and 3.8 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 5.49 mi (8.84 km).
#1 Irving
The third most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 240,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.8140200, -96.9488900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.11 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.04 | $2.08 |
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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