How far is Kerrville, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kerrville and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kerrville and Grand Prairie.
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Start on Main Street
21 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street
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Continue on Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road
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Continue on South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South US Highway 281
17.1 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on South Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · North US Highway 281
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 49 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 44 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 2nd Street
973 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
701 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Cedar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on State Highway 220
12.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 220
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 67
12.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 67
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Continue on Northeast Big Bend Trail
24 mi · 27 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive
860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive
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Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway
21.3 mi · 23 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT North: President George Bush Turnpike
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
3.3 mi · 4 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Jefferson Street, Main Street
1486 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto South State Highway 161
2969 ft · 59 sec · South State Highway 161
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kerrville and Grand Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North US Highway 281
Keep slight right to continue on North US Highway 281
42.9 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kerrville 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 Kerrville to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Kerrville and 138.8 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kerrville and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Evant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Evant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 225.22 mi (362.46 km).
#1 Kerrville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 23,831 |
| Coordinates | 30.0474300, -99.1403200 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| 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: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.71 | $83.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $45.04 | $90.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
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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