Origin
San Angelo, TX
Late night in San Angelo on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Angelo, 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 42m
Distance
261.3 mi
421 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Angelo, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
San Angelo to Grand Prairie is 261.3 miles and takes about 4h 42m via I 20 and US 277, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it a solid option for a single-day transit. The route is primarily highway, so plan for consistent speed and fewer variable road conditions. It's a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently within the state.
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
130.7 miles from San Angelo, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 137.1 mi | 2h 19m |
| US 277 | 79.8 mi | 1h 26m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| East Houston Harte Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Winters Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Danville Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 137.1 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on East Harris Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Harris Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 6th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Loop 306 North
5
Merge onto US 67; US 277
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Houston Harte Expressway
6
Take the exit onto US 277
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
US 277
Toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
7
Turn left onto US 277
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Danville Drive
8
Take the ramp onto US 277
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 277
9
Merge onto US 83; US 84; US 277
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Winters Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
11
Merge onto I 20
137 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Continue on I 30
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 32B
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto PGBT
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
18
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
19
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 42-minute estimated drive time, departing San Angelo in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Grand Prairie with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a 137.1-mile stretch on I 20, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you leave San Angelo, as services can be more spread out on US 277. The $39 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. Since this is a relatively short, highway-focused trip, you have flexibility on when to depart and where to make your single stop.
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 130.7 miles from San Angelo, TX, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.1 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 57 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.7 miles or 2h 21m 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 46m
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 San Angelo, 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 San Angelo, TX
This is one driving day of about 261.3 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from San Angelo, 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 137.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 130.7 miles from San Angelo, 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 137.1 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 259.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 277
Take the exit onto US 277 toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene
5
88.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
226 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m 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
258.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 37m 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
259.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m 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
$39.48 one way
$78.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $43.22 | $86.43 |
| premium | $4.54 | $46.65 | $93.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.69 | $115.38 |
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
$39
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.44 | $12.54 |
| Efficient EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.86 | $10.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.5 | 1 | $36.58 | $16.72 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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
Late night in Grand Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 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
2 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
4h 42m 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?
You'll spend nearly all your time on highways, with 98% of the 261.3 miles on major roads like I 20 and US 277. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 137.1 miles, experienced on I 20. This means you'll encounter a consistent driving experience for most of the trip, with ample opportunities to maintain speed. Be prepared for a dense network of exits as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 277. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near US 277.
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 15 significant decision points across 261.3 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 4.9 miles (US 277): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 226 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in San Angelo, TX
Full guide →San Angelo (pronounced "Snangelo" by locals) is a city in the Northern Edwards Plateau of Texas, on the Concho River. It is the home of Goodfellow Air Force Base, Angelo State University, and the Producer's Livestock Auction, the country's largest sheep and lamb market.
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 42m. Total distance: 261.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m 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 137.1 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: at 4.9 miles (US 277): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 226 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 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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