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

The driving distance from Vidor, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252 miles (405.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
309.18 mi
05h 02m
Flight
252.04 mi
405.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.04 mi
Kilometers
405.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.18 mi
Kilometers
497.57 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Fri, May 1, 9:09 AM CDT
Return by in Vidor
Fri, May 1, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vidor
2026-05-01T04:07
Arrive Grand Prairie
Fri, May 1, 9:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vidor
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
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Vidor
147 mi
02h 31m
To Grand Prairie
162.2 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Freeway Boulevard South

    82 m · 8 sec · East Freeway Boulevard South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    696 ft · 32 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Courtland Street

    145 m · 24 sec · East Courtland Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    968 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Freeway Boulevard North

    3242 ft · 1 min · West Freeway Boulevard North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, US 90 West

    905 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Eastex Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  26. 26

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  37. 37

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vidor and Grand Prairie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 North
94.1 mi · 30%
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi · 25%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 18%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 3%
Eastex Freeway
9.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 69 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

93.6 mi · 01h 47m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
252 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
02h 31m from Vidor
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vidor and 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 Vidor to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Vidor and 162.2 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 252 miles (405.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vidor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Alto

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alto, 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 Alto.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vidor and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 252.04 mi (405.62 km).

Vidor

#1 Vidor

City

Population10,310
Coordinates30.1316000, -94.0154500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.015448, 30.131602)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.3 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
21.82 gal · 82.6 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.39 $92.78
Premium $4.59 $50.09 $100.18
Diesel $3.99 $43.56 $87.13

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Vidor and Grand Prairie. The current time is 04:07:25.

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.