Road Trips from Grand Prairie, TX
Looking for a quick escape from Grand Prairie? You've got options ranging from short hops to longer drives. Several routes are under an hour, perfect for a day trip, with mostly highway driving for efficiency. If you want a bit more nature, some destinations offer proximity to parks, including the Waco Mammoth National Monument. For a longer haul, there are routes over 300 miles, pushing into weekend territory.
Total Routes
66
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
45
Under 2 hours
17 total in this range
Haltom City, TX
32m20.5 mi one way
Red Oak, TX
34m25.1 mi one way
Coppell, TX
27m18 mi one way
Sachse, TX
49m32.9 mi one way
Duncanville, TX
19m11.2 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
40 total in this range
New Braunfels, TX
4h 27m247.3 mi one way
Leon Valley, TX
5h 6m282.3 mi one way
Pearsall, TX
6h332.7 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 2m278.1 mi one way
Boerne, TX
5h 21m296.3 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Roma, TX
9h 26m523.1 mi one way
Alamo, TX
9h 8m525.4 mi one way
Weslaco, TX
9h 19m534.1 mi one way
Donna, TX
9h 14m530.2 mi one way
Harlingen, TX
9h 14m504.5 mi one way
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New Braunfels, TX
4h 27m247.3 mi one way
Kyle, TX
3h 58m220.7 mi one way
Leon Valley, TX
5h 6m282.3 mi one way
Pearsall, TX
6h332.7 mi one way
New Braunfels, TX
4h 27m247.3 mi one way
Kyle, TX
3h 58m220.7 mi one way
San Antonio, TX
5h 2m278.1 mi one way
Borger, TX
6h 52m368.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions across all distances, with the Waco Mammoth National Monument being accessible on longer routes.
Summer
Summer driving is generally hot; shorter, efficient highway trips are best, though longer routes pass near parks.
Fall
Fall provides ideal weather for longer drives, making destinations like Portland or Snyder more appealing.
Winter
Winter drives are generally clear, with shorter routes being quick and easy escapes from Grand Prairie.
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