How far is Stanton, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Stanton, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 299.6 miles (482.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Stanton and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Grand Prairie.
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Start on South Saint Mary Street
26 m · 6 sec · South Saint Mary Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · East Front Street
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Continue on East Business I-20
1.3 km · 1 min · East Business I-20
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Turn straight
119 m · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 East: Abilene
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
262.1 mi · 4 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
1778 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
3024 ft · 37 sec · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
1455 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto North State Highway 161
136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161
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Turn left onto Dalworth Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
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 Stanton 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.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
262 mi · 04h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Stanton 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 Stanton to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 299.6 miles (482.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Stanton and 150.2 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 7:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.94 one way or $79.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stanton and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 282.56 mi (454.74 km).
#1 Stanton
City in Texas
| Population | 3,056 |
| Coordinates | 32.1292900, -101.7884600 |
| Altitude | 812 |
| 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: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $39.94 | $79.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.53 | $97.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $42.21 | $84.41 |
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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