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

The driving distance from Kilgore, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
134.05 mi
02h 09m
Flight
126.04 mi
202.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.04 mi
Kilometers
202.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.05 mi
Kilometers
215.74 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 25, 4:16 AM CDT
Return by in Kilgore
Sat, Apr 25, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kilgore
2026-04-25T02:07
Arrive Grand Prairie
Sat, Apr 25, 4:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kilgore
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
Canton
TX

City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States

From Kilgore
66.1 mi
01h 04m
To Grand Prairie
67.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    797 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gladewater Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Gladewater Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 135 North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 135 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-20 Access Road

    29 m · 3 sec · I-20 Access Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Dallas

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.6 mi · 9 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 Kilgore 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
84.2 mi · 63%
Dallas
23.3 mi · 17%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 8%
East R L Thornton Freeway
7.64 mi · 6%
State Highway 135 North
4.16 mi · 3%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

83.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
01h 04m from Kilgore
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kilgore and Partly 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 Kilgore to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Kilgore and 67.9 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kilgore and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, 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 Canton.

RAIL

Mineola

37 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

57 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

91 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kilgore and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 126.04 mi (202.84 km).

Kilgore

#1 Kilgore

Small city in Gregg County, Texas

Population14,857
Coordinates32.3862600, -94.8757700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-94.875725, 32.386303)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.59 $21.72 $43.43
Diesel $3.99 $18.89 $37.77

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kilgore and Grand Prairie. The current time is 02:07:46.

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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.