Origin
Pearland, TX
Morning in Pearland on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pearland, 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
4h 51m
Distance
267.4 mi
430 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pearland, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
Pearland, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is 267.4 miles and takes about 4h 51m via North Freeway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, connecting two points in the Great Plains region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. You'll find the route generally follows a predictable path with minimal complexity, ideal if you're looking for an efficient drive between these two Texas cities.
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
133.7 miles from Pearland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Freeway | 235.8 mi | 4h 7m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Gulf Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Telephone Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Reveille Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| TX 35 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Belt Line Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Freeway
— 235.8 mi, about 4h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearland, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on TX 35
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on TX 35
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Telephone Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Reveille Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp onto TX 35
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 35
Toward Central Business District
5
Merge onto I 45
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Gulf Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on I 45
236 mi
·
4 hr 7 min
·
North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East R L Thornton Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 30
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 34
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto East Interstate 30
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Interstate 30
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Belt Line Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Belt Line Road
15
Continue on FM 1382
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Belt Line Road
16
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Davis Street
17
Turn slight right onto TX 180
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a one-day drive of under five hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Pearland in the morning should allow you to reach Grand Prairie with plenty of daylight. The estimated fuel cost is around $40, so plan accordingly. With only one recommended stop, it's easy to keep moving, but be mindful of the 235.8-mile stretch on the North Freeway; consider a brief break before or during this segment to stay alert. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before heading out, as much of this drive is on the highway.
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 133.7 miles from Pearland, TX, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.8 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 59 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.7 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
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 Pearland, 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 Pearland, TX
This is one driving day of about 267.4 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Pearland, 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 North Freeway for about 235.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.7 miles from Pearland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 235.8 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 265.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
TX 35 / Reveille Street
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 35 / Reveille Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
253.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m 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
253.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 33m 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
6
253.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
265.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m 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
$40.40 one way
$80.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $44.23 | $88.45 |
| premium | $4.54 | $47.74 | $95.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.04 | $118.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.08 | $12.84 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.40 | $10.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107 | 1 | $37.44 | $17.11 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
7:25 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
4h 51m 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 route is primarily highway driving, with 96% of the trip on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 235.8 miles on the North Freeway. The majority of your time will be spent cruising on well-maintained highways. Expect a dense sequence of exits and merges as you approach your destination in Grand Prairie.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 235.8 mi on North Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Freeway and Tom Landry Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near TX 35 / Reveille Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 267.4 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 7.7 miles (TX 35 / Reveille Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Pearland, TX
Full guide →Founded 1894
Pearland is in the North Barrier Coast region of Texas.
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 4h 51m. Total distance: 267.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 235.8 miles on North Freeway. 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 7.7 miles (TX 35 / Reveille Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Grand Prairie, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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