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

The driving distance from Rosenberg, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
282.93 mi
04h 35m
Flight
231.27 mi
372.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.27 mi
Kilometers
372.19 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.93 mi
Kilometers
455.33 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 9:00 AM CDT
Return by in Rosenberg
Tue, May 5, 1:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rosenberg
2026-05-05T04:24
Arrive Grand Prairie
Tue, May 5, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rosenberg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Rosenberg
142.4 mi
02h 17m
To Grand Prairie
140.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue I

    81 m · 10 sec · Avenue I

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    114 m · 24 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avenue H

    100 m · 9 sec · Avenue H

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    122 m · 7 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Houston Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1275 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto FM 1093

    2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East

    893 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    43.8 mi · 49 min · West Grand Parkway South

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    212.4 mi · 3 hr 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rosenberg 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 45 North
214 mi · 76%
West Grand Parkway South
43.8 mi · 15%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
Houston Street
9.51 mi · 3%
Westpark Tollway
2.25 mi · 1%
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
231.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 17m from Rosenberg
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rosenberg and Mostly Cloudy near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 142.4 miles from Rosenberg and 140.6 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rosenberg and Mostly 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 Rosenberg and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 231.27 mi (372.19 km).

Rosenberg

#1 Rosenberg

City in Texas

Population39,350
Coordinates29.5571800, -95.8085600
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue I (-95.808562, 29.557221)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.79 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.43
19.96 gal · 75.58 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.71 $75.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.43 $84.87
Premium $4.59 $45.82 $91.64
Diesel $3.99 $39.85 $79.70

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rosenberg and Grand Prairie. The current time is 04:24:59.

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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.