How far is Melissa, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Melissa, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melissa and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melissa and Grand Prairie.
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Start on West Cooper Street
114 m · 22 sec · West Cooper Street
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Turn left onto McKinney Street
1 mi · 2 min · McKinney Street
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Turn right onto Sam Rayburn Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Sam Rayburn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 South, TX 121 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 37 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2425 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
542 ft · 11 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 30
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Fort Worth
2379 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 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 Melissa 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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
34.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Melissa 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 Melissa to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Melissa and 29.2 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Melissa and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richardson.
Dallas, TX
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Union Station
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melissa and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 44.7 mi (71.94 km).
#1 Melissa
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,793 |
| Coordinates | 33.2859500, -96.5727700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
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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