How far is Rockwall, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Rockwall, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockwall and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwall and Grand Prairie.
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Start on the route
52 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto North Goliad Street
68 m · 13 sec · North Goliad Street
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Turn left onto West Kaufman Street
80 m · 17 sec · West Kaufman Street
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Turn left onto North Alamo Road
1057 ft · 30 sec · North Alamo Road
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Continue on South Goliad Street
2728 ft · 1 min · South Goliad Street
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Turn slight right
140 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East Interstate 30
2002 ft · 42 sec · East Interstate 30
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 12 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 Rockwall 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.
Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ralph Hall Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Rockwall and Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockwall to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Highland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Rockwall and 19.1 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockwall and Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockwall and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 33.76 mi (54.33 km).
#1 Rockwall
A city in Rockwall County, Texas.
| Population | 47,415 |
| Coordinates | 32.9312300, -96.4597100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
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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