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

The driving distance from Webster, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (399 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.72 mi
04h 22m
Flight
247.96 mi
399.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.96 mi
Kilometers
399.05 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.72 mi
Kilometers
446.95 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Mon, May 4, 7:59 PM CDT
Return by in Webster
Tue, May 5, 12:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-05-04T15:37
Arrive Grand Prairie
Mon, May 4, 7:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
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
Leona
TX

City in Leon County, Texas, United States

From Webster
137.3 mi
02h 11m
To Grand Prairie
140.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 3

    20 m · 5 sec · State Highway 3

  2. 2

    Turn right onto NASA Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    22.5 mi · 26 min · Gulf Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Freeway

    235.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30

    978 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    2818 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Webster 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 85%
Gulf Freeway
22.5 mi · 8%
Tom Landry Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
NASA Parkway
0.93 mi
North Belt Line Road
0.82 mi
East R L Thornton Freeway
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leona
02h 11m from Webster
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Webster 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 Webster to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 277.7 miles (446.9 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 137.3 miles from Webster and 140.4 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (399 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Webster and Mostly Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Leona

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

66 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Waco, TX

119 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 247.96 mi (399.05 km).

Webster

#1 Webster

City in Texas, United States

Population11,291
Coordinates29.5377300, -95.1182600
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: TX 3 (-95.118221, 29.537759)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.8 gal
37.1 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.07
19.6 gal · 74.2 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.03 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.67 $83.34
Premium $4.59 $44.99 $89.98
Diesel $3.99 $39.13 $78.26

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster and Grand Prairie. The current time is 15:37:07.

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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.