How far is Plainview, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Plainview, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Grand Prairie.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Plainview Road
42 m · 10 sec · Plainview Road
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Turn right
8.5 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
2003 ft · 34 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 35E South: Dallas
9.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E, PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
1784 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT Toll South: President George Bush Turnpike
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
18.3 mi · 20 min · 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 Plainview 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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Plainview and 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 Plainview to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Lewisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Plainview and 27.6 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Plainview and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.54 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Texas
| Population | 19,670 |
| Coordinates | 33.2917800, -97.3155700 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
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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