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Trip from Grand Prairie, TX to Lumberton, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
273.2 mi
440 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 6m
★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Prairie, TX
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Lumberton, TX
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Trip Overview
Grand Prairie, TX to Lumberton, TX is 273.2 miles and takes about 5h 19m via C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region. Expect a primarily highway drive for most of the way. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
136.6 miles from Grand Prairie, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C F Hawn Freeway | 68.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| US Highway 69 South | 59.2 mi | 1h 7m |
| East Denman Avenue | 38.5 mi | 43m |
| US Highway 175 East | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 69 North | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Rusk Street | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 175 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
C F Hawn Freeway
— 68.7 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie, TX and Lumberton, TX.
1
Start on this road
219 ft
·
18 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
3
Turn right onto Small Hill Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Small Hill Street
4
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Belt Line Road
5
Turn right
176 ft
·
6 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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East Interstate 30
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 30 East
8
Merge onto I 30
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East R L Thornton Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 45 South: Houston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 45
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
C F Hawn Freeway
Toward US 175 South: Kaufman
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 175 Bus
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
US Highway 175 West
15
Turn left onto US 175 Bus; TX 31 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Corsicana Street
16
Continue on US 175 Bus
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175 East
17
Continue on US 175
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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West Pine Street
18
Continue on US 175
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 175
19
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Frankston Highway
20
Continue on US 175
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Alexander Boulevard
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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North Jackson Street
22
Continue on US 69
9.5 mi
·
10 min
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US Highway 69 North
23
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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North Dickinson Drive
24
Continue on US 69
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 69 South
25
Continue on US 69
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marcus Street
26
Continue on US 69
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 69 South
27
Continue on US 69
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Rusk Street
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
29
Continue on Loop 287 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Loop 287 Frontage Road
30
Continue on Loop 287
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
31
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
32
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus; TX 103
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Timberland Drive
33
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
34
Turn left onto US 69 Bus
39 mi
·
43 min
·
East Denman Avenue
35
Continue on US 69
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wheeler Avenue
36
Continue on US 69
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 69 North
37
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Magnolia Street
38
Continue on US 69; US 287
38 mi
·
43 min
·
US Highway 69 South
39
Turn left onto West Chance Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
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West Chance Road
40
Turn right onto US 96
70 ft
·
1 sec
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North Main Street
41
Arrive at destination
US 96
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 19m duration, leaving Grand Prairie in the morning should allow you to reach Lumberton with plenty of daylight remaining. While only one stop is officially recommended, you might want to plan for a quick break around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $40, so ensure you have adequate funds or a full tank before departing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from the main highway stretches to the surface roads, as fuel availability might vary.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 136.6 miles from Grand Prairie, TX, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.7 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 60 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.6 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lumberton, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, TX
This is one driving day of about 273.2 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Grand Prairie, 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 C F Hawn Freeway for about 68.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.6 miles from Grand Prairie, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before C F Hawn Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
QuikTrip
1 mi from route
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteLouis Tussaud's Palace of Wax
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteCity Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~12 min detour
First break
4.8 mi from route
~12 min detour
Dallas, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19724823055
Visit websiteKnupple Park
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Home stretch
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Silsbee, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Small Hill Street
Turn right onto Small Hill Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge onto I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
7
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 45 South: Houston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 45 South: Houston
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 / C F Hawn Freeway toward US 175 South: Kaufman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 175 South: Kaufman
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.42 one way
$74.84 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
| premium | $4.23 | $45.44 | $90.89 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $51.59 | $103.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82 | 1 | $28.69 | $13.11 |
| Efficient EV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.91 | $10.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.25 | $17.48 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Origin
Grand Prairie, TX
Night in Grand Prairie on Monday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Lumberton, TX
Night in Lumberton on Monday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:59PM CDT until July 19 at 6:17PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
99°F
Jacksonville, TX
137 mi in
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
4 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
5h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 70% of this drive is on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 68.7 miles on C F Hawn Freeway before transitioning to other roads. The route begins with a significant highway portion, which will give way to surface roads as you get closer to your destination. Be prepared for the change in road type as you move from more open highway cruising to potentially more local traffic and intersections.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.7 mi on C F Hawn Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on C F Hawn Freeway and US Highway 69 South. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Small Hill Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 273.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Small Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
695 ft
57 ft
Total Climb
541 ft
Total Descent
1,003 ft
Highest Point
695 ft
~136.6 mi in
Elevation Range
639 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Grand Prairie, TX
Full guide →Founded 1863
Grand Prairie is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas.
Arriving in Lumberton, TX
Full guide →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 5h 19m. Total distance: 273.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.7 miles on C F Hawn Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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 Lumberton, 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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Small Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 30 / Tom Landry Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lumberton, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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