Road Ranger
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Trip from Orange, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
311.3 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
Orange, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is 311.3 miles and takes about 6h 2m via US 69 and US Highway 175 West, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for both departure and arrival. Expect a primarily highway experience, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. The drive is efficient, connecting two points 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
155.6 miles from Orange, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 147.2 mi | 2h 49m |
| US Highway 175 West | 78.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| I 10 | 19.8 mi | 20m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Eastex Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| East Corsicana Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Kurth Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 147.2 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on 7th Street
45 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto US 90 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Avenue
3
Continue on US 90 Bus; TX 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Drive
4
Turn right onto US 90 Bus
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Strickland Drive
5
Continue on US 90 Bus
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
6
Turn straight onto West I-10 Service Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West I-10 Service Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West: Houston
8
Merge onto I 10; US 90
20 mi
·
20 min
·
I 10; US 90
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
11
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Toward Jasper, Lufkin
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
13
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
14
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
16
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
17
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
18
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
19
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
20
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
21
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
22
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
23
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
24
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
25
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
26
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto I 45
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Julius Schepps Freeway
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 30
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Interstate 30
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
36
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Line Road
37
Continue on FM 1382
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Belt Line Road
38
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Davis Street
39
Turn slight right onto TX 180
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
40
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the trip. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $50, and plan your fill-ups accordingly. The longest stretch without a major road change is 147.2 miles on US 69, so consider a brief stop before or after this segment.
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 155.6 miles from Orange, TX, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 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 68 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.6 miles or 3h 2m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Orange, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Orange, TX
This is one driving day of about 311.3 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Orange, 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 US 69 for about 147.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.6 miles from Orange, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 147.2 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.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.8 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.1 mi from route
Stark Museum of Art
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Orange, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14098862787
Visit websiteShangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Orange, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14096709113
Visit websiteRipley's Believe It or Not!
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
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 end, short detour
Home stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Grand Prairie, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+19722632391
Visit websiteBeaumont Children's Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 9 am–4 pm
+14093477919
Visit websiteWorld’s Largest Working Fire Hydrant
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: Open 24 hours
+14098803927
Visit websiteBeaumont Escape Room
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 12–7 pm
+14097293300
Visit websiteImagination Station
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Beaumont, Texas
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+14098611929
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 25.5 and 309.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North:...
7
25.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
7
297.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 284A
Toward I 30
7
297.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 30 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 30 West
7
309.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 58m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.64 one way
$85.28 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $47.63 | $95.25 |
| premium | $4.23 | $51.78 | $103.56 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $58.78 | $117.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.69 | $14.94 |
| Efficient EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.24 | $12.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.5 | 1 | $43.58 | $19.92 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Orange, TX
Evening in Orange on Saturday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:37PM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:26PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Destination
Grand Prairie, TX
Evening in Grand Prairie on Saturday
Local time
5:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 to 15 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:37PM CDT until July 17 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 1:26PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 93% of the 311.3 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on highways is 147.2 miles along US 69. After that, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Given the high highway percentage, anticipate numerous exits and merges in the initial and final portions of your drive.
93% 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: 147.2 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.5 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 24 significant decision points across 311.3 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 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
575 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
896 ft
Total Descent
383 ft
Highest Point
575 ft
~177.9 mi in
Elevation Range
569 ft
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 Orange, TX and Grand Prairie, TX, road signs point toward Jasper and Lufkin.
Jasper
25.5 mi in
|
~30m
Lufkin
26 mi in
|
~31m
|
via US 69; US 96; US 287
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Brass Bean Café
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Grand Prairie, TX
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-15:00
Visit websiteWhataburger
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.1 mi from route
Rusk, TX
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteTaco Bell
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
Grand Prairie, TX
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:00; Su...
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Grand Prairie, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-23:00
Visit websitePizza Hut
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Rusk, TX
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteJoy Luck
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Grand Prairie, TX
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Sonic
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Rusk, TX
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 09:30-22:00
Visit websiteRusk Baseball Complex
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Navy Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Solomon Johnson Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Colgate Street Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Jim Hogg State Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
Welcome to Texas Sign
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Stark Museum of Art
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0 mi from route
Orange, TX
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00
Visit websiteSims House
Archaeological_site
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
TX
Visit websiteHeritage House of Orange County
Archaeological_site
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
TX
Visit websiteNorman Memorial Museum
Museum
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
TX
Bachelor Girl's Library Club
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Rusk Footbridge
Memorial
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Woodmen of the World Lodge-Phoenix Camp Number 32
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
TX
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
About the Cities
Starting in Orange, TX
Full guide →Founded 1830
Orange is in the Bayous region of East Texas. It is on the Sabine River, which is the border between Texas and Louisiana.
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 6h 2m. Total distance: 311.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 147.2 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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