How far is Longview, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Longview, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Longview and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Longview and Grand Prairie.
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Start on West Marshall Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Marshall Avenue
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Turn left onto North Spur 63
6.2 mi · 8 min · North Spur 63
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Take the exit straight toward I 20 West: Dallas
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
89.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Dallas
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 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 Longview 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.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
89.7 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Longview 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 Longview to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 70.1 miles from Longview and 71.9 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Longview and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Canton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 132.45 mi (213.15 km).
#1 Longview
The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.
| Population | 81,728 |
| Coordinates | 32.5007000, -94.7404900 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.93 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
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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