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

The driving distance from Palestine, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
123.9 mi
02h 05m
Flight
104.88 mi
168.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.88 mi
Kilometers
168.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.39 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Tue, May 26, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Palestine
Tue, May 26, 2:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palestine
2026-05-26T10:05
Arrive Grand Prairie
Tue, May 26, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palestine
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
Kemp
TX

Town of the United States

From Palestine
60 mi
01h 02m
To Grand Prairie
63.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue A

    81 m · 7 sec · Avenue A

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West Spring Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Highway 19

    28.3 mi · 42 min · North State Highway 19

  4. 4

    Continue on South Palestine Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Palestine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Corsicana Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Corsicana Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palestine 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 56%
North State Highway 19
28.3 mi · 23%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 9%
West Spring Street
3.61 mi · 3%
South Palestine Street
2.56 mi · 2%
Julius Schepps Freeway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

68.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kemp
01h 02m from Palestine
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palestine 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 Palestine to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Kemp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Palestine and 63.9 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palestine and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Kemp

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

65 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

74 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palestine and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 104.88 mi (168.79 km).

Palestine

#1 Palestine

City in and county seat of Anderson County, Texas, United States

Population17,819
Coordinates31.7621200, -95.6307900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue A (-95.630813, 31.762146)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.03
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.51 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.58 $37.16
Premium $4.59 $20.06 $40.13
Diesel $3.99 $17.45 $34.90

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Palestine and Grand Prairie. The current time is 10:05:35.

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.