How far is Princeton, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Princeton, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princeton and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Grand Prairie.
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Start on North Front Street
95 m · 18 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
2259 ft · 51 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Princeton Drive
3 mi · 4 min · East Princeton Drive
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Continue on East University Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West University Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West University Drive
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Turn left onto North Central Expressway
148 m · 8 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward US 75 South, TX 121 South
1617 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
30.7 mi · 33 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
2006 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul Street
730 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Waco
2425 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
542 ft · 11 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South, I 30
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West: Fort Worth
2379 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1342 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30
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Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Continue on North Belt Line Road
532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road
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Turn right onto Davis Street
1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
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 Princeton 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.
Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
30.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Princeton 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 Princeton to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Richardson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Princeton and 29 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Princeton and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Richardson
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 Richardson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 41.7 mi (67.11 km).
#1 Princeton
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 15,699 |
| Coordinates | 33.1801200, -96.4980400 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $9.14 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
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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