Origin
Pecos, TX
Morning in Pecos on Wednesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pecos, TX to Grand Prairie, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 7m
Distance
416 mi
669 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 56m
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6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pecos, TX
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pecos, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 416 miles and takes about 7h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Tom Landry Freeway, West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 378.6 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.86 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
208 miles from Pecos, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 7h 7m highway drive covering 416 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Tom Landry Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 378.6 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 378.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 416 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.1 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Odessa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 20 East: Odessa
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
380.7 mi into trip
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~6h 22m in
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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
413.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 1m 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
414.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 3m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 378.6 mi | 6h 19m |
| Tom Landry Freeway | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| West Freeway | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| South Cedar Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Dalworth Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 378.6 mi, about 6h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos, TX and Grand Prairie, TX.
1
Start on East 6th Street
67 ft
·
4 sec
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East 6th Street
2
Turn right onto US 285
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cedar Street
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 20 East: Odessa
4
Merge onto I 20
379 mi
·
6 hr 19 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Continue on I 30
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Tom Landry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 32B
Toward PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto PGBT
0.6 mi
·
36 sec
·
President George Bush Turnpike
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto TX 161
448 ft
·
10 sec
·
North State Highway 161
11
Turn left onto Dalworth Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dalworth Street
12
Turn slight left onto TX 180
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on TX 180
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 208 miles from Pecos, TX, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 378.6 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 92 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 208 miles or 3h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 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 Pecos, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pecos, TX
This is one driving day of about 416 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Pecos, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 378.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 208 mi from Pecos, TX · 3h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
208 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 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 208 miles from Pecos, 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 378.6 miles.
Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.86 one way
$125.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $68.80 | $137.61 |
| premium | $4.54 | $74.27 | $148.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $91.85 | $183.70 |
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
$63
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 124.8 | 1 | $43.68 | $19.97 |
| Efficient EV | 104 | 1 | $36.40 | $16.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 166.4 | 2 | $58.24 | $26.62 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Destination
Grand Prairie, TX
Morning in Grand Prairie on Wednesday
Local time
6:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
208 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pecos, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers 416 miles and takes about 7h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Tom Landry Freeway, West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 208 miles from Pecos, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 416 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.1 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 380.7 miles (I 30 / West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pecos, TX to Grand Prairie, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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