How far is San Angelo, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 248.5 miles (400 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
248.53 mi
03h 57m
Flight
219.91 mi
353.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.91 mi
Kilometers
353.91 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.53 mi
Kilometers
399.97 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Mon, Jun 1, 5:07 PM CDT
Return by in San Angelo
Mon, Jun 1, 9:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Angelo
2026-06-01T13:10
Arrive Grand Prairie
Mon, Jun 1, 5:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Angelo
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
Putnam
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From San Angelo
130.6 mi
01h 58m
To Grand Prairie
117.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
98°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harris Avenue

    1676 ft · 51 sec · East Harris Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2988 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    824 ft · 17 sec · East 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 306 North

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Houston Harte Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · East Houston Harte Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike

    1778 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    3024 ft · 37 sec · President George Bush Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 161

    136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dalworth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Angelo 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 55%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 32%
Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 7%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
East Houston Harte Expressway
3.68 mi · 1%
Winters Freeway
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
219.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam
01h 58m from San Angelo
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving San Angelo 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 San Angelo to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (400 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from San Angelo and 117.9 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around San Angelo and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 219.91 mi (353.91 km).

San Angelo

#1 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: East Harris Avenue (-100.437096, 31.463902)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.2 L · about $33.14
Round trip
$66.28
17.54 gal · 66.4 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $33.14 $66.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.29 $74.58
Premium $4.59 $40.26 $80.53
Diesel $3.99 $35.02 $70.04

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between San Angelo and Grand Prairie. The current time is 13:10:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.