How far is Mineral Wells, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Mineral Wells, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Parker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Wells and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Wells and Grand Prairie.
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Start on Southeast 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 180 East
2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 180 East
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Continue on Mineral Wells Highway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Mineral Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Ric Williamson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
1207 ft · 24 sec · West Interstate 20
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East
1024 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3024 ft · 37 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
1455 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Highway 161
136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161
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Turn left onto Dalworth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
2155 ft · 51 sec · 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Wells 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.
Tom Landry Freeway
Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Mineral Wells and 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 Mineral Wells to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Aledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Mineral Wells and 35.7 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.49 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mineral Wells and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Aledo
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 Aledo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Wells and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 64.92 mi (104.48 km).
#1 Mineral Wells
City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,219 |
| Coordinates | 32.8084600, -98.1128200 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.49 | $18.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.67 | $21.35 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
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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