Origin
Midland, TX
Morning in Midland on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 33m
Distance
319.1 mi
513 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 20m
★
6 AM
5h 33m
8 AM
6h 0m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 40m
3 PM
5h 44m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
Midland, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is 319.1 miles and takes about 5h 33m via I 20, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a consistent landscape for much of the trip. It's primarily a highway route, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. Consider this route if you need a direct path across the state with minimal complexity.
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
159.5 miles from Midland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 276 mi | 4h 38m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| East Highway 80 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Front Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Texas Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 276 mi, about 4h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on Loop 269
44 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Wall Street
2
Turn right onto TX 349 Bus
383 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Big Spring Street
3
Turn right onto West Texas Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Texas Avenue
4
Turn straight onto I 20 Bus
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Front Street
5
Continue on I 20 Bus
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Highway 80
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Abilene
7
Merge onto I 20
276 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Continue on I 30
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 32B
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto PGBT
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
14
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
15
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5.5-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Midland to avoid potential afternoon heat and traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with stops, but consider breaking up the 276-mile stretch on I 20 to stretch your legs. With a fuel cost estimated around $48, it's wise to fill up before leaving Midland or when you see stations along I 20, as services can sometimes be spaced out in West Texas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, where service stations are more abundant.
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 159.5 miles from Midland, TX, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276 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 70 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.5 miles or 2h 43m 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 26m
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 Midland, 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 Midland, TX
This is one driving day of about 319.1 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Midland, 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 I 20 for about 276 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.5 miles from Midland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 276 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 317.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street
Turn right onto TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
283.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
|
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
316.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m 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
317.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 29m 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
$48.22 one way
$96.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $52.78 | $105.55 |
| premium | $4.54 | $56.97 | $113.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.45 | $140.91 |
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
$48
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.7 | 1 | $33.51 | $15.32 |
| Efficient EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.6 | 1 | $44.67 | $20.42 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Grand Prairie, TX
Morning in Grand Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 33m 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?
This drive is 98% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all of your time on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 276 miles on I 20, so expect long periods of consistent cruising. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically West Freeway, as you approach Grand Prairie. The high highway percentage suggests frequent exits and potential for merging traffic as you get closer to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 276 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 319.1 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: near the start (TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Midland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1881
Midland is a city in the Permian Basin region of Texas. Its warm climate, friendly people, and central location are the primary reasons for the city's popularity. It is home to about 133,000 people (census, 1 April 2020) Twenty minutes to the west is Odessa, with a population of about 100,000. Nearly a quarter of a million people reside in the Midland/Odessa metropolitan area.
Top landmarks
- • George W. Bush Childhood Home — historic place in Midland, Midland County, Texas
- • Tower Petroleum Building — historic place in Midland, Midland County, Texas
- • Permian Basin Petroleum Museum — Midland museum
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 5h 33m. Total distance: 319.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 276 miles on I 20. 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.
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: near the start (TX 349 Bus / North Big Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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