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

The driving distance from Richmond, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.66 mi
04h 28m
Flight
230.5 mi
370.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.5 mi
Kilometers
370.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.66 mi
Kilometers
453.28 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Fri, May 15, 10:44 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Fri, May 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-05-15T06:16
Arrive Grand Prairie
Fri, May 15, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Richmond
141.4 mi
02h 14m
To Grand Prairie
140.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    2585 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on East US Highway 90A

    1.1 km · 59 sec · East US Highway 90A

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1502 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Mason Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Mason Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 North

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    46.5 mi · 52 min · West Grand Parkway South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    212.4 mi · 3 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
214 mi · 76%
West Grand Parkway South
46.5 mi · 17%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
Mason Road
2.63 mi · 1%
West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road
1.37 mi
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

I 45 North

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 14m from Richmond
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Richmond and 140.3 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 230.5 mi (370.95 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Texas, United States of America

Population12,483
Coordinates29.5821800, -95.7607800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-95.760861, 29.58234)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.62 L · about $37.56
Round trip
$75.13
19.88 gal · 75.24 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.56 $75.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.26 $84.53
Premium $4.59 $45.63 $91.27
Diesel $3.99 $39.69 $79.38

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Grand Prairie. The current time is 06:16:11.

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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.