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

The driving distance from Midlothian, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.07 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.21 mi
29.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.21 mi
Kilometers
29.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.07 mi
Kilometers
40.35 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 PM CDT
Return by in Midlothian
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midlothian
2026-04-19T12:03
Arrive Grand Prairie
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midlothian
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cedar Hill
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Midlothian
10.5 mi
00h 14m
To Grand Prairie
14.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 8th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 8th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 9th Street

    143 m · 19 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North US Highway 67

    560 ft · 11 sec · North US Highway 67

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 North

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382: Grand Prairie, DeSoto

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Highway 67

    1655 ft · 35 sec · North Highway 67

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East FM 1382

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East FM 1382

  9. 9

    Continue on South Belt Line Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street

    1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1325 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midlothian and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
7.26 mi · 29%
East FM 1382
5.93 mi · 24%
South Belt Line Road
5.72 mi · 23%
North 8th Street
0.76 mi · 3%
North Highway 67
0.31 mi · 1%
Southeast 9th Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

7.07 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
18.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Hill
00h 14m from Midlothian
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midlothian 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 Midlothian to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Cedar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Midlothian and 14.6 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midlothian and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cedar Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Dalworthington Gardens City Hall

Arlington , TX
2600 Roosevelt Dr, Arlington, TX 76016
Rating 3.7/5 12 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Hill.

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

25 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

39 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

39 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midlothian and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 18.21 mi (29.31 km).

Midlothian

#1 Midlothian

City in Texas, United States

Population35,146
Coordinates32.4823600, -96.9944500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: North 8th Street (-96.994496, 32.482361)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.74 $7.48
Premium $4.59 $4.04 $8.08
Diesel $3.99 $3.51 $7.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midlothian and Grand Prairie. The current time is 12:03:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.