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Trip from Del Rio, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 38m
Distance
418.5 mi
674 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 29m
★
6 AM
7h 39m
8 AM
7h 58m
10 AM
7h 46m
12 PM
7h 44m
3 PM
7h 47m
5 PM
7h 57m
8 PM
7h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Del Rio, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
This 418.5-mile drive from Del Rio, TX to Grand Prairie, TX, will take approximately 7 hours and 38 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily utilizing US 277 and I-20, making it a solid option for a single-day journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $63, this route offers a practical way to travel between two points within the Great Plains region. You'll encounter just two planned stops, with the longest stretch between services covering 225.3 miles on US 277. This makes it a good choice if you prefer to cover ground efficiently.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
209.3 miles from Del Rio, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 277 | 225.3 mi | 4h 7m |
| I 20 | 137.1 mi | 2h 19m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| South Loop 306 | 6.4 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Winters Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 87 South | 2.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 277
— 225.3 mi, about 4h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on Spur 297
0.2 mi
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25 sec
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Spur 297
2
Continue on US 90; US 277; US 377
4.3 mi
·
6 min
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Veterans Boulevard
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 277; US 377
86 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
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US 277; US 377
4
Turn left onto US 277; Loop 467
0.7 mi
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1 min
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South Crockett Avenue
5
Take the exit onto US 277
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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US 277
6
Turn right onto US 87 Frontage Road
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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US 87 Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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13 sec
Toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
8
Merge onto US 87; Loop 306
0.1 mi
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7 sec
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South Bryant Boulevard
9
Continue on US 87; Loop 306
2.8 mi
·
2 min
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US Highway 87 South
10
Take the exit onto Loop 306
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Loop 306
Toward Loop 306 North, FM 1223
11
Turn left onto Loop 306; FM 1223
6.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Loop 306
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 67 North, US 277 North
13
Merge onto US 67; US 277
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 67; US 277
14
Take the exit onto US 277
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
US 277
Toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
15
Turn left onto US 277
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Danville Drive
16
Take the ramp onto US 277
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 277
17
Merge onto US 83; US 84; US 277
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Winters Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
19
Merge onto I 20
137 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
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I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
West Freeway
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 30
17 mi
·
21 min
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Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 32B
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto PGBT
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
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North State Highway 161
26
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
27
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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West Main Street
28
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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East Main Street
29
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Del Rio to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your two stops. The longest stretch without services is 225.3 miles on US 277, so ensure your fuel tank is sufficiently full before embarking on that segment. While doable in one day, breaking it up is an option if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that extended stretch, to avoid any unexpected delays.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 209.3 miles from Del Rio, TX, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225.3 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 92 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.3 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 29m
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 Del Rio, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Del Rio, TX
This is one driving day of about 418.5 miles and 7h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Del Rio, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 277 for about 225.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
209 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 209.3 miles from Del Rio, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 277 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Road Ranger
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I-20 Westbound Picnic Area
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I-20 Eastbound Picnic Area
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Rest Area
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Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Eastland County Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Eastbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Callahan County Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.2 mi from route
Waterfall Overlook
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Hill Arbor
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.6 mi from route
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 418.5
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteLouis Tussaud's Palace of Wax
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 418.5
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteSonora Ice House Ranch Museum
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 89.7
Sonora, Texas
Hours: 1–5 pm
+13253873754
Visit websiteWhite Settlement Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 388.6
White Settlement, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18172469719
Visit websiteAviation House
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 149.5
San Angelo, Texas
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 150.9 and 416.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
150.9 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
Take the ramp toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 87 South, Loop 306 East: Eden
6
160.7 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 67 North, US 277 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 67 North, US 277 North
8
383.2 mi into trip
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~6h 54m in
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I 30 / West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30 / West Freeway toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 421
Toward I 30 East: Downtown Fort Worth
7
415.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 33m in
Take the exit toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 32B
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpi...
7
416.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 34m in
Take the exit toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.24 one way
$126.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $69.22 | $138.43 |
| premium | $4.54 | $74.72 | $149.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.40 | $184.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
President George Bush Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.6 | 1 | $43.94 | $20.09 |
| Efficient EV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.62 | $16.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.59 | $26.78 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Del Rio, TX
Late night in Del Rio on Sunday
Local time
5:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Grand Prairie, TX
Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
5:14 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
18 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
7h 38m 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.
Amistad National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-b...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 14.4
Park Closure: Diablo East Marina Cove, Scuba Cove, and Walkway Access Are Closed
Caution: Help Prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Infestation
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll begin on US 277, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 225.3 miles, offering a consistent pace. Later, you'll transition to I-20 and the Tom Landry Freeway, maintaining a high-speed environment for the majority of your travel. This highway-focused profile means less time navigating local roads and more time covering distance.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 225.3 mi on US 277.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 277 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 150.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 418.5 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 150.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 383.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Del Rio, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Loop 306 East: Eden, Loop 306 North, Fm 1223 and Abilene.
Loop 306 East: Eden
150.9 mi in
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~2h 49m
Loop 306 North
153.9 mi in
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~2h 52m
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via Loop 306
Fm 1223
153.9 mi in
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~2h 52m
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via Loop 306
Abilene
162.1 mi in
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~3h 2m
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via US 277
About the Cities
Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
Full guide →Founded 1863
Grand Prairie is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 38m. Total distance: 418.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 225.3 miles on US 277. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with President George Bush Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 28 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 150.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 383.2 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Amistad National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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