How far is Texas City, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Texas City, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texas City and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas City and Grand Prairie.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue North
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Continue on Palmer Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palmer Highway
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Continue on Emmett F Lowry Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Emmett F Lowry Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
33 mi · 38 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
235.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
2818 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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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 Texas City 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.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
236 mi · 04h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Texas City and Sunny then 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 Texas City to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 146.4 miles from Texas City and 151 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.64 one way or $79.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Texas City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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 Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texas City and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 263.3 mi (423.74 km).
#1 Texas City
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,094 |
| Coordinates | 29.3838500, -94.9027000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.64 | $79.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.60 | $89.21 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.16 | $96.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.89 | $83.77 |
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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