Traveling from Beeville to Grand Prairie covers 346.3 miles of Texas terrain, typically requiring about 5 hours and 30 minutes of drive time. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, you should budget at least one full day to complete the journey comfortably. Expect to spend approximately $53 on fuel for this trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Since both cities are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent as you move north through the state. While it is certainly feasible to finish this drive in a single day, the winding nature of the local roads suggests you should plan for a steady, focused pace rather than expecting a quick sprint.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.6 miles from Beeville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
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Start on North Madison A
125 ft·7 sec·North Madison A
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Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
376 ft·23 sec·West Corpus Christi Street
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Turn left onto US 181 Bus
0.9 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
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Continue on US 181 Bus
0.2 mi·17 sec·Northeast Washington Street
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Continue on US 181 Bus
1.2 mi·2 min·North Saint Mary's Street
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Turn slight right onto FM 3355
1.0 mi·1 min·Charco Road
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·31 sec
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Continue on US 181
26 mi·30 min·US Highway 181 North
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Continue on US 181
1.2 mi·1 min·South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
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Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi·10 min·Helena Road
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Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi·25 min·State Highway 80
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Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi·35 min·State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
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Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi·54 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 35 North: WacoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 35
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
47 mi·48 min·I 35E
Toward I 35E: DallasUse the slight right lane.
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Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Exit 418AToward I 20 West: Fort WorthUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 20
9.0 mi·9 min·Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 457Toward FM 1382Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Turn right onto FM 1382
5.0 mi·8 min·South Belt Line Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Southeast 9th Street
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Turn left onto TX 180
0.3 mi·32 sec·East Main Street
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Turn right
74 ft·5 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To keep your 5-hour and 30-minute trip manageable, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid the fatigue that comes with navigating local, turn-heavy roads during peak traffic hours. Since you will be sticking to local streets, allow for at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and reset your focus. Keep your fuel budget of $53 in mind, and try to refuel in larger towns along the way to avoid being stranded in more remote segments. Given the nature of this route, flexibility is your greatest asset; don't hesitate to pull over if the local traffic or road conditions become taxing. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to pre-load your navigation with specific waypoints, as the reliance on local streets means you will be making more turns than you would on a standard interstate route.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.6 miles from Beeville, TX, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.6 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beeville, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beeville, TX
This is one driving day of about 337.2 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Beeville, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 110.4 and 331.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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110.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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169.4 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
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274.1 mi into trip|~4h 58m in|I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
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321.4 mi into trip|~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 418A
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
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331.4 mi into trip|~5h 58m in
Take the exit toward FM 1382
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 457
Toward FM 1382
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.95 one way
$101.90 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$55.77
$111.54
premium
$4.54
$60.20
$120.41
diesel
$5.61
$74.45
$148.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101.2
1
$35.41
$16.19
Efficient EV
84.3
0
$29.50
$13.49
EV Truck/SUV
134.9
1
$47.21
$21.58
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beeville, TX
Late night
in Beeville on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night
in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 244.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route relies entirely on local roads like West Corpus Christi Street and Northeast Washington Street rather than major interstates. With 0% of the journey on highways, you will spend your time navigating turns and local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds. This turn-heavy character demands your full attention, as the lack of highway miles means you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of road. You will find that the personality of the drive is defined by steady, localized navigation rather than the monotonous rhythm of a freeway. Prepare yourself for a route that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 110.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 337.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beeville, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 337.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grand Prairie, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.1 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Grand Prairie, TX before the return drive.
