How far is Rockport, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Rockport, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockport and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport and Grand Prairie.
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Start on East Market Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Market Street
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Continue on FM 1069 North
5 mi · 6 min · FM 1069 North
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Turn right onto State Highway 188
7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188
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Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136
10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
19.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
47.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9 mi · 10 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382
1757 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5 mi · 9 min · South Belt Line Road
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Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
1484 ft · 50 sec · Southeast 9th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1325 ft · 33 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 Rockport and Grand Prairie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
64.7 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Haze leaving Rockport and Slight Chance 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 Rockport to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.1 miles from Rockport and 175.8 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.5 miles (525.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 $49.32 one way or $98.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Haze around Rockport and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 326.5 mi (525.45 km).
#1 Rockport
Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas.
| Population | 10,847 |
| Coordinates | 28.0207700, -97.0560100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $49.32 | $98.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.49 | $110.98 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $59.91 | $119.83 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $52.11 | $104.22 |
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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