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

The driving distance from Paris, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
117.23 mi
01h 59m
Flight
104.63 mi
168.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.63 mi
Kilometers
168.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.23 mi
Kilometers
188.66 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 29, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Wed, Apr 29, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-29T01:27
Arrive Grand Prairie
Wed, Apr 29, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
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
Greenville
TX

City in Hunt County, Texas, United States

From Paris
58.7 mi
00h 59m
To Grand Prairie
58.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street Southeast

    46 m · 12 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    545 ft · 20 sec · Lamar Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Plaza

    81 m · 6 sec · West Plaza

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Hearne Avenue

    799 ft · 16 sec · West Hearne Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    47.7 mi · 52 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas

    1981 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 West
66.8 mi · 57%
South Church Street
47.7 mi · 41%
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi · 1%
1st Street Southwest
0.71 mi · 1%
East Interstate 30
0.47 mi
Belt Line Road
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
00h 59m from Paris
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Paris to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Paris and 58.5 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Dallas, TX

76 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Mineola

79 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 104.63 mi (168.39 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States

Population24,872
Coordinates33.6609400, -95.5555100
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street Southeast (-95.55539, 33.660938)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $4.59 $19.01 $38.01
Diesel $3.99 $16.53 $33.06

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Grand Prairie. The current time is 01:27:38.

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.