Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
346.3 mi
557 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
Photo: Ken Jacobsen
The drive from Beeville, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 346.3 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Corpus Christi Street, North Washington Street, Northeast Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
173.2 miles from Beeville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 346.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beeville, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Corpus Christi Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Saint Mary's Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charco Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 181 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sunset Strip Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
Start on North Madison A
Turn right onto West Corpus Christi Street
Turn left onto North Washington Street
Continue on Northeast Washington Street
Continue on North Saint Mary's Street
Turn slight right onto Charco Road
Take the ramp left
Continue on US Highway 181 North
Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
Turn right onto West Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
Continue on Helena Road
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
Continue on State Highway 80 North
Continue on US 183
Continue on South Colorado Street
Continue on United States Highway 183
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382
Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.2 miles or 2h 45m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Beeville, 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 Beeville, TX
This is one driving day of about 346.3 miles and 5h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.2 mi from Beeville, TX · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 173.2 miles from Beeville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Grand Prairie, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Grand Prairie, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$52.90 one way
$105.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.97 | $115.94 |
| premium | $4.59 | $62.59 | $125.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.94 | $153.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.36 | $16.62 |
| Efficient EV | 86.6 | 0 | $30.30 | $13.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.5 | 1 | $48.48 | $22.16 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Beeville on Sunday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Austin, TX
173 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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