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

The driving distance from Pecos, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 414.3 miles (666.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 391 miles (629.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
414.29 mi
06h 15m
Flight
391 mi
629.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
391 mi
Kilometers
629.26 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
414.29 mi
Kilometers
666.73 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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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 06h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Pecos
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pecos
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pecos
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sweetwater
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Pecos
207.7 mi
03h 07m
To Grand Prairie
206.5 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East: Odessa

    1781 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    378.6 mi · 6 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    3024 ft · 37 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 161

    136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dalworth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
379 mi · 91%
Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 4%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
South Cedar Street
1.75 mi
Dalworth Street
0.68 mi
President George Bush Turnpike
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

379 mi · 06h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
391 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetwater
03h 07m from Pecos
Leave By
11:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pecos 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 Pecos to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 414.3 miles (666.7 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.7 miles from Pecos and 206.5 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 391 miles (629.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.25 one way or $110.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater

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 Sweetwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 391 mi (629.26 km).

Pecos

#1 Pecos

City in Texas

Population10,488
Coordinates31.4229100, -103.4932300
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-103.493214, 31.422875)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 667 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.62 gal
55.34 L · about $55.25
Round trip
$110.50
29.24 gal · 110.68 L
Estimated CO2
129.9 kg one way
Round trip: 259.9 kg / 573 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.25 $110.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.16 $124.33
Premium $4.59 $67.12 $134.24
Diesel $3.99 $58.38 $116.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pecos and Grand Prairie. The current time is 01:00:33.

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.