How far is Watauga, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?
The driving distance from Watauga, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watauga and Grand Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watauga and Grand Prairie.
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Start on Whitley Road
1552 ft · 1 min · Whitley Road
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Turn right onto Shipp Drive
2785 ft · 1 min · Shipp Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Denton Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Denton Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 820 Express East, I 820 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East Express Toll
2492 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike
819 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
6 mi · 6 min · 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 Watauga and Grand Prairie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
5.99 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Watauga 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 Watauga to Grand Prairie?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Euless is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Watauga and 11.7 miles from Grand Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watauga and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Euless
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
The Keller Watertower
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Euless.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watauga and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 16.81 mi (27.05 km).
#1 Watauga
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 24,188 |
| Coordinates | 32.8579100, -97.2547400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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